Property Accounting Clerk

Property Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable and Receivable for property management client, North York.

Marberg Job Number : 2399.

Job Type : Full Time Permanent.

Compensation : $60,000 per annum plus benefits.

Recommended Application Date : Immediately - please note that we are screening and shortlisting Candidates immediately and qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.

Regular Work Hours : From 9 am to 5 pm not including 1 hour unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday (35.0 work hours per week).

Work Location : 100% onsite at client's North York office, with free parking provided.

Position Reports To : Controller.

Responsibilities Summary :

Provide full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for well established mid sized commercial and residential property management client, North York head office.

• Compile and prepare financial and other supporting documentation for review and processing.
• Pay invoices after verifying information and obtaining payment authorization.
• Obtain revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and mailing invoices as required.
• Collect revenue by reminding delinquent accounts and notifying customers of insufficient payments.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain designated accounting ledgers by posting account transactions. Prepare financial reports on all accounts payable and receivable.
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and adjustments.
• Assist with review and reconciliation of property taxes and other liabilities as required.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations, and designated daily and month-end transactions as required.
• Assist with cash disbursements and maintenance of cash books as required.
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls and completing database backups.
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Additional A / P and A / R accounting clerical responsibilities as required.

Qualifications :

Education : High School Diploma, with post secondary education in accounting or business administration an asset.

Preferred Work Experience : At least 3+ years of experience in full cycle accounts payable and receivable.

Preferred Sector Experience : Property management accounting experience preferred.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements :

• Advanced MSExcel (will be tested).
• Strong data entry skills (will be tested).
• Strong arithmetic skills (will be tested).
• Demonstrated sound understanding of Canadian accounts payable and receivable procedures and best practices (will be tested).
• General high level of technical aptitude and ability to learn new software with ease (will be trained on Yardi system).
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, including strong business writing skills, and professional telephone manners.

Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes :

• Punctual, responsible, and reliable. Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character.
• Focused and able to work effectively with minimal direction and supervision, to prioritize tasks effectively, and to manage volume targets and due dates.
• Pleasant and courteous. Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization.
• Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
• Superior attention to detail, and organized, methodical approach to completion of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work 100% onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of position responsibilities.
• Satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References.

Application Notes :