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.

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

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

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.

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

• 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 knowledge of Microsoft products specifically Excel and Word.
• Strong working knowledge of Yardi (preferred).
• 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.
• Communication: be able to articulate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A Behavioural Assessment (5–10 minutes, untimed) to understand your work and communication style.

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.