Accounts Receivable / Accountant

Accountivity is hiring!

Job Title: Accounts Receivable / Accountant
Location: Peel Region, ON
Job Type: Temporary Months
Salary: $$
Work Model: In Office

Our client in Peel Region, ON is actively looking for an Accounts Receivable / Accountant to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable & CollectionsReview and analyze tenant accounts and initiate collection efforts to ensure rent and related charges are paid on time. Communicate with tenants, accountants, and property management teams to resolve discrepancies and collect outstanding balances.
Billing & Sales Overage

Prepare adjustment billings, chargeback invoices, and charges to non-tenants. Support lease-related inquiries by interpreting lease terms and calculations in collaboration with Lease Administration, Asset Management, and Property Management. Generate, review, and process retail sales overage reports and billings. Perform year-end reconciliation of certified sales and adjust year-to-date figures accordingly.

Bank Deposits & Cash Receipts

Ensure accurate recording of all payments, including EFTs and cheques. Verify that banking activity is properly posted within the accounting system to reflect actual cash receipts.

Tenant Refunds, Provisions & Write-Offs

Prepare tenant refunds and analyze aged receivables to identify required provisions and write-offs. Process approved provisions and write-offs in accordance with established policies and procedures.

General Accounting

Maintain day-to-day general ledger activities, including journal entry preparation, investigation and resolution of discrepancies, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Record Keeping & Documentation

Track collection activity and maintain accurate records for deposits and accounts receivable transactions. Ensure proper filing of invoices, deposits, rent rolls, and supporting documentation to facilitate audits and periodic reviews.

Property & Stakeholder Coordination

Support Property Management, Asset Management, and other internal teams with day-to-day inquiries. Mentor junior account administrators supporting retail properties. Participate in regular meetings to review aging reports and collection status.

Additional Responsibilities

Support direct debit and EFT initiatives, assist with testing new accounts receivable processes or system enhancements, and complete ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of relevant accounts receivable or accounting experience

Technical Skills

• Yardi is a nice to have
• Experience with property management or accounting systems considered an asset

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.