ROLE: Accounts Payable Support - 4 months 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 year after year! In 2024 alone, Great Place to Work's annual employee survey led to various workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 FORTUNE© Best Medium Workplaces, ranking #1 in our size category on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Real Estate list, and being celebrated as one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care. Anonymous Venterra Glassdoor reviews have also resulted in our becoming a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner.

Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com, and visit 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 Accounts Payable Support 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 Accounts Payable Support 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 strategic vendors A-H, legal invoices, property taxes, utilities, and residential utility billing service invoices.
• 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
• Previous experience with invoices data entry is required for this role; experience managing utilities invoices would be a definite asset
• 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.