Accounts Receivable Specialist

Jones Lang LaSalle; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the accounts receivables process. This role involves responsibility for processing payments, analyzing accounts trends, and performing tenant account reconciliations. Candidates should have a university degree in accounting and strong computer skills, along with a passion for commercial real estate. This position offers a hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

Supportive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Interest and passion for commercial real estate accounting.
• Excellent communication including strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivables process, including payments and performance reports.
• Review daily bank statements and record cheque & EFT receipts.
• Perform tenant account reconciliations to assist property management.

Skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of accounting concepts

Excellent communication skills

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.

JLL is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our esteemed Property Accounting team. We will rely on you to manage the accounts receivables process from managing and processing payments to analyzing accounts receivable trends and performance reports. This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate or early career professional passionate about real estate and ready for a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with two days in the downtown office and the remaining days remote.

Responsibilities

• Review daily bank statement and record/post cheques & EFT receipts to correct tenant ledgers and correct lease charges
• Monitor electronic payment collection process for NSF payments and follow-up with property management teams as applicable
• Responsible for the input and maintenance of tenant bank information in the accounting system for electronic payment collections
• Generate and monitor pre-authorized payment from tenants.
• Prepare bank deposits as required and correspondence with banks as required
• Reviewing lease agreements for billing security deposit, recording security deposit payment, and applying security deposit payment to rental charges appropriately to tenant ledger
• Communicate with Lease Administration regarding new / adjusted leases setup in system to ensure lease revenue is recorded in an accurate and timely manner
• Liaise with Treasury department customer service re: bank charges, bank fees as needed
• Monitor daily bank statements as required to ensure banking transactions are timely and accurately included in the accounting system and to ensure there are no bank errors
• Performing tenant account reconciliations to assist property management in preparation of Statement of Account
• Supporting property accountants in monthly rent posting, preparing journal entries (for deposit interest, write-offs etc.
• Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required

Requirements

• A University Degree or College Diploma with major in Accounting is preferred
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Yardi would be an asset
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts including accounts receivable, general accounting, bank reconciliations, and budgets
• Interest and passion for commercial real estate accounting.
• Excellent communication including strong written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate
• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
• A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, you may email us at [e-mail].