Accounts Payable Administrator (12-Month Contract)

GWL Realty Advisors; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation per year

3 paid personal days per year

Half-day every Friday before a long 35

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Up to $5,000 annual mental health care

Friendly, welcoming culture

Team events

Job summary

GWL Realty Advisors is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to manage payable functions for a portfolio of multi-residential and mixed-use properties across Canada. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will contribute to our growing asset class with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

The role requires at least 1 year of accounting experience; real estate or property management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year accounting experience.
• Real estate or property management experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager or other real estate software with strong Excel capabilities.
• Collaborative team player who can work well with others to support continuous improvement and deliver value.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process utility, telecom, and property tax bills in the system and route for approval.
• Set up utility accounts for new properties.
• Close accounts for disposition properties with utility companies.
• Maintain tracking files to ensure timely receipt of bills.
• Investigate bill discrepancies and ensure correct payments.
• Collaborate with Treasury to fix unreconciled items and resolve issues.

Skills

Accounting experience

Real estate experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Excel

Job description

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.

GWL Realty Advisors, along with its internal property management company, GWLRA Residential Inc, manage nearly 10,000 quality rental units across the country and is actively growing its multi-residential portfolio through acquisition and development.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounts Payable Administrator will be responsible for payable functions for a portfolio of multi-residential and mixed-use properties across Canada. We are looking for an individual to join our team of real estate professionals who is excited to be part of building our fastest growing asset class and has a mindset of continuous improvement, business partnering, and a high standard of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process utility, telecommunication, and property tax bills by uploading them in the system, coding and sending through the approval workflow.
• Set up utility accounts for new properties.
• Work with the utility companies to close accounts for disposition properties.
• Maintain tracking file for utilities to ensure we receive all bills on time.
• Investigate any bills discrepancy, ensure payments are applied to the correct account.
• Work with Treasury to investigate and fix any unreconciled items.
• Work with other team members on all issues related to utilities and taxes.
• Other projects as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year accounting experience
• Real estate or property management experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager or other real estate software combined with strong Excel capabilities
• Collaborative team player who can work well with others to support a culture of continuous improvement and be a strong business partner to deliver value and assist the managers with training staff and documenting procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, to develop strong and collaborative working relationships up, down and across the organization to deliver business results
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple demands and competing priorities

The base salary for this position is between $42,800.00 to $57,700.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

Our Business

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.