Careers

Temporary Contract, Salary

Primaris REIT is currently hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team at our Head Office in Toronto, ON. If you have a background in accounts payable, are highly organised and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!

*Please note this is a temporary contract for 12 months

As the Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk you will be processing A/P documents received from all areas of the organisation and providing support to the Property Accountants and Administrators including correspondence on A/P functions.
• Receive, date stamp & verify invoices
• Review & release payments in ERP system for processing
• Scan cheques and match them to supporting documents; forward to management for signature
• Prepare and distribute vendor cheques & remittance advice
• Code, enter, and scan all expense reports and petty cash into ERP system
• Follow up with employees for original receipts for expense reports
• Enter and scan miscellaneous invoices into ERP system
• Enter monthly recurring payments
• Complete bank draft requests and forward to management for approval
• Review and correct coding for all incoming head office and property invoices
• Assist in monthly A/P close
• Organise transactions at Financial Institution when required
• File copies of cheques and all A/P documents that have been reviewed
• Respond to inquiries from sites and vendors
• Ad-hoc requests and inquiries including requests for audits
• Act as a backup to the A/P coordinator to cover vacations/absences/leaves.
• Other duties as assigned

To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who are analytical and can multi-task. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, you likely have the following attributes:
• College diploma in Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or an accounting environment
• Real Estate industry experience an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc)
• Experience using ERP software (Yardi preferred)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong analytical and organisational skills

Join us and play a vital role in providing outstanding experiences to our valued customers and tenants. We are seeking individuals with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and convey active listening and openness
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment, effort and a "take charge" attitude
• Produce accurate work with attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines
• Take ownership for actions, accept constructive criticism and make the necessary changes to behaviour
• Overcome obstacles to get the job done, identify problems and recommend solutions
• See change positively and adapt quickly to change in work requirements

• Respect: Value diverse perspectives, experiences and talents; treat others the way you would want to be treated
• Empowerment: Use the means provided to carry out responsibilities to the best of your ability and to implement creative ideas
• Integrity: Do the right thing, deliver on commitments and admit mistakes
• Teamwork: Work together as one team toward common goals
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for decisions and results

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic team, please submit your resume in confidence to careers@primarisreit.com. Please note that we thank all who apply however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Primaris is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in the course of employment, including in recruitment and hiring. If, as a result of a disability, you require accommodation in order to apply for this role and/or participate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@primarisreit.com