A/P And Accounting Associate, Operations Accounting

Job Title: A/P andAccounting Associate, Operations Accounting

Reports To: Manager, Operations Accounting

Department:Operations Accounting, Graduate/Legacy

Duration: 12 month maternity leave contract

Position Summary

Provide confidential accounts payable and Accounting support for a specific group of companies.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Code, enter and process property utility bills and reconcile prior payments and adjustments
• Maintain utility control list in Excel
• Assist property management in transferring utility accounts between landlords and tenants
• Produce and review cheques, matching to backup and obtaining necessary signatures
• Assist accounts payable associates in the processing of other payables as needed
• Reconcile, summarize and process monthly credit card statements, obtaining supporting documentation and approvals
• Process adjusting journal entries
• Assist in the maintenance of monthly working paper files and related schedules
• Assist in the processing of daily deposits and cash receipts
• Additional accounting tasks as assigned

Expectations:

• Process Improvement and Innovation – The expectation is that the A/P and Accounting Associate will continually address any changes and/or improvements that present themselves on a day-to-day basis. The A/P and Accounting Associate will also strive, continuously, to not only improve the accounting and administrative process, but also ensure that appropriate respect and attention is given by each member of his/her team to the other functional areas of the company, our auditors, our tenants, and outside vendors with which they must coordinate to accomplish their mission.
• Relationship Management – The expectation is that the A/P and Accounting Associate will take ownership of the management of all relationships outside of the company, including partners/co-owners, auditors, tenants, and vendors.

Academic/Professional Requirements:

• ·Post-secondary education with an accounting focus, or equivalent work experience
• In the process of working towards a professional accounting designation would be an asset but not required

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum three years of accounts payable experience
• Minimum two years of general accounting experience
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Previous exposure to Yardi system would be an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization
• Excellent organization and time management skills in dealing with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• · High attention to detail, ability to think critically
• · Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• · Able to exercise judgment, professionalism, and must always be able to maintain confidentiality.

Values

The A/P and Accounting Associate must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The A/P and Accounting Associate shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectfuland ethical manner in representing the company’s interests. The A/P and Accounting Associate shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The A/P and Accounting Associate is expected to be a team playerand work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Concord, ON L4K 5Z5 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-16