Accounts Payable Specialist

This position will collaborate with various teams and work closely with the Senior Property Accountants, Suppliers, the Property Management Team and the Residential Managers to ensure we apply best practices and methodologies in accounting and financial reporting.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager, The Accounts Payable Specialist will assist with the accounting, reporting and day to day operations of Equiton’s properties under management.

• Maintaining and reconciling rent rolls and resident ledgers as needed
• Analytical and Forward thinking: tackle problems by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach, anticipating problems and contingency plans
• Assist Property Accountants reconcile daily bank activity as it relates to A/P
• Assist vendors/suppliers with payment questions or payment status
• Review vendor statements and match with any Open Purchase Orders
• Responsible for processing Properties related invoices in an accurate and timely manner
• Set up utilities, taxes, and outstanding vendors on pre-Authorized payment plans
• Book intercompany journal entries from corporate to properties
• Support in processing daily deposits and update the tenant ledgers related to AR (1st of the month deposits)
• Work closely with the property management team to issue month-end accrual reports for open Purchase Orders

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

These are not tests of intelligence or experience, they simply help us understand how you work best.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is detail and process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, with superior analytical and communication skills.

• A Behavioural Assessment (5–10 minutes, untimed) to understand your work and communication style.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• A Cognitive Assessment (12-minute timed) to measure learning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products specifically Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Communication: be able to articulate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely
• Goal and results-oriented: reliable and can be counted on to meet and exceed goals, and steadfastly move self and others towards results – advocate of change, generator of new and improved ideas, creative problem-solving and take initiative
• Strong working knowledge of Yardi (preferred).

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.