ROLE: Accounts Payable Coordinator - Contract
REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable
LOCATION: Remote / Corporate Office in Richmond Hill (Hybrid)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily
apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 21
major US cities. Over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra
"home"! We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering
an industry-leading customer experience. Through the exceptional commitment and
dedication of our approximately 900 team members, we’ve enjoyed tremendous
growth and financial success over our 23-year history.
We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious
awards [https://venterra.com/recognition/] year after year! In 2024 alone, Great
Place to Work’s
[https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1368161] annual employee
survey led to various workplace recognitions including being named one of
the 2024 FORTUNE© Best Medium Workplaces
[https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/medium/2024], ranking #1 in
our size category on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Real Estate
[https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/real-estate/2024?category=small-and-medium] list,
and being celebrated as one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that
Care
[https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/companies-that-care/2024]. Anonymous Venterra
Glassdoor reviews
[https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Venterra-Realty-EI_IE234145.11,26.htm] have
also resulted in our becoming a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner.
[https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Best-Small-and-Medium-Companies-to-Work-For-LST_KQ0,43.htm]
Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com
[http://www.venterraliving.com/], and visit Venterra.com
[https://www.venterra.com/] to learn more about how we’re out-caring the
competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter
experiences, which drives superior results."
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Sr. Manager Accounts Payable, the Coordinator will contribute
to building a leading-edge Accounts Payable department focused on innovation and
excellence. Relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders
including property staff and vendors will be a main priority for this role. The
Coordinator, Accounts Payable will be responsible for owning the full cycle
Accounts Payable process for a portfolio of accounts across more than 90
properties.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigating variances, analyzing, reconciling and resolving accounting
discrepancies for internal and external stakeholders
- Overseeing the invoicing and payment process for Venterra’s common and vacant
utility bills, residential utility billing service invoices, bank
reconciliations for utilities, permits and licenses.
- Approving strategic portions of weekly payment runs
- Support tickets and email inquiries
- Identifying and participating in process improvement initiatives and projects
(e.g., oversight of our automated local vendor invoicing process, reviewing
dashboard variances for efficiency opportunities)
- Working on ad hoc projects and reports as needed
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- University or College education in business or related discipline
- Experience with accounts payable for utilities is required for this role
- Must have previous experience with account and transaction reconciliation
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to
detail
- Natural curiosity and willingness to dig into the detail and learn new skills
- Aptitude to leverage technology to gain efficiencies and improve processes
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong Excel skills
preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Coupa) is a plus
Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations
are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the
selection process.
