Jr Accounts Payable Advisor- 10 Month Contract

COGIR Real Estate; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living, a leader in retirement residences across Canada, is seeking a Junior AP Advisor to support the Accounts Payable team. The role offers a hybrid schedule with potential on-site training five days a week during the onboarding period.

You will gain hands-on experience with invoicing, vendor records, and month-end activities while working in a collaborative finance environment focused on learning and development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and students completing their final year of studies encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Workday and/or Yardi is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and route invoices electronically for coding and approval through Ascend Software.
• Review and distribute incoming mail and invoices to the appropriate departments.
• Enter invoices into Workday for payment processing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries from sites and suppliers regarding invoices, payment status, and account details.
• Prepare and process Electronic Integration Builder (EIB) uploads.
• Maintain and update supplier information and vendor records.
• Assist with weekly cheque runs and payment processing activities.
• Support month-end activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Ascend Software

Workday

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, the Junior AP Advisor is responsible for providing support to the Accounts Payable team with day to day activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career business administration professional to gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

**This is a hybrid position, with the potential need to be on site 5 days a week during training**

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Review, process, and route invoices electronically for coding and approval through Ascend Software.
• Review and distribute incoming mail and invoices to the appropriate departments.
• Enter invoices into Workday for payment processing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries from sites and suppliers regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, and account details.
• Prepare and process Electronic Integration Builder (EIB) uploads.
• Maintain and update supplier information and vendor records.
• Assist with weekly cheque runs and payment processing activities.
• Support month-end activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and students completing their final year of studies are encouraged to apply.
• Previous co-op, internship, or accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Experience using Workday and/or Yardi is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and enthusiasm for change and continuous improvement.

Hourly Wage: $20.00-$22.00/ hour

Why Join Us?

This role provides an excellent opportunity to build a foundation in Accounts Payable while gaining exposure financial systems, and a large-scale Yardi implementation project. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.