Coordinator, Accounts Payable

Avenue Living; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits plan

GRSP matching

Discretionary bonus program

Employee referral program

Paid volunteer time off

Rent discounts at Avenue Living homes

Job summary

Avenue Living Asset Management in Calgary is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support timely payments and accurate vendor processing. The role works within a dynamic team focused on efficiency and fiscal discipline.

The successful candidate will manage invoices, GL coding, and weekly payment runs while leveraging automation tools. A strong background in GST/tax compliance and Excel is required to optimize day-to-day processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
• High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary in finance or accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Yardi Enterprise is an asset.
• GST/tax compliance knowledge.
• Interest in automation tools (Copilot, Power Query, Power Automate).
• Excellent English communication (verbal & written).
• Self-starter capable of independent and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payments of all vendor accounts by handling purchase orders and invoices.
• Process invoices by reviewing propriety, GL coding, and integrating them into the accounting system.
• Assist with weekly payment runs, executing payments via cheque and EFT in Canada and the US.
• Conduct monthly analysis of expense accounts to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain organized working papers related to prepaid items, deposits, and documentation.
• Assist with wire payments and manage filing of payables and related materials.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of credit card statements for accuracy.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Facilitate management and maintenance of vendor master data.
• Oversee setup of new accounts ensuring WCB, tax, and insurance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Autonomous with team

GST knowledge

Automation interest

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary in Finance/Accounting/Business/Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Yardi Enterprise

Power Query

Power Automate

Job description

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $6 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Ensure accurate and timely payments of all vendor accounts by handling purchase orders and incoming invoices.
• Process invoices by reviewing for propriety, general ledger account coding, and then integrating them into the accounting system.
• Assist with processing weekly payment runs, executing payments via cheque and EFT in both Canada and the US.
• Conduct monthly analysis of expense accounts to identify cost-saving opportunities, such as optimizing credit card processing and telecommunication expenses.
• Maintain organized working papers related to prepaid items, deposits, and other relevant documentation.
• Assist with wire payments and diligently manage the filing of all payables and related materials.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of credit card statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership of issues and ensuring their successful resolution.
• Facilitate with the management and maintenance of vendor master data.
• Oversee the process for setting up new accounts, adhering to insurance, Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and tax registration requirements.
• We are an agile team and embracing additional responsibilities is a normal part of our culture.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable is preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or post-secondary in Finance, Accounting, Business and/or Mathematics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) with the ability to navigate and utilize these tools efficiently.
• Experience with Yardi Enterprise is an asset but not required.
• Sound knowledge of GST and provincial tax compliance applicable to invoice processing.
• Comfort with technology and an interest in using automation, Microsoft Copilot, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar tools to improve day-to-day processes.
• Excellent English verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work autonomously but also collaboratively as part of a team.

WHATDOWE OFFER?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan,GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.

What makes us different makes us stronger.We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired,trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best.We'recommitted to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valuedand utilizedto help achieve better results. As anorganization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics.We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment.Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

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