About us
A member of the Condrain group of companies, Metrus Properties was founded in 1972 and since then has become an acknowledged leader in development and property management, with a portfolio of over 15 million square feet of industrial, retail and office. Today we plan, build, lease, and manage a broad spectrum of properties, providing a complete range of infrastructure and construction services. To learn more about Metrus Properties and how you will be challenged and inspired, please visit www.metrusproperties.com.
Position Summary
A member of the Condrain group of companies, Metrus Properties was founded in 1972 and since then has become an acknowledged leader in development and property management, with a portfolio of over 16 million square feet of industrial, retail and office. Today we plan, build, lease, and manage a broad spectrum of properties, providing a complete range of infrastructure and construction services. We are currently hiring an accounts receivable clerk to perform day-to-day accounting support with respect to tenant and customer Accounts Receivable for Metrus Properties.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer all tenant revenue collection (for properties assigned) in accordance with the terms of the tenant lease including:
- Monitoring all tenant receivables to ensure timely collection
- Informing Controller and VP of Property Management of status of overdue accounts
- Issuing of default notices to tenants as directed by VP of Property Management
- Prepare and send tenant correspondence including invoices/credit notes, tenant account statements, initial move in letter, rental schedules with pertinent lease details
- Scan initial move-in letter and rental schedule to the Lease folder
- Review all new tenant lease set-up's in Yardi system to ensure that they are consistent with the terms outlined in the lease. Report any discrepancies to Accounting Supervisor
- Prepare all move-out summaries and ensure that the tenant account is fully reconciled in Yardi.
- Respond to tenant enquiries related to tenant accounts receivable or any lease charge issues
- Generate and review monthly A/R reports with Controller, VP of Property Management, Leasing VP's , CFO, and VP of Operations
- Generate and post the monthly rent roll for your assigned properties. Compare posting to last period to identify any discrepancies
- Prepare and distribute necessary correspondence to enroll tenants into the Metrus EFT payment program.
- Apply all tenant payments toward their account, including monthly cheques, post-dated cheques and electronic fund transfers.
- Scan all tenant cheques and reconcile deposit batches within the banking facility RDC site. Submit deposit package to Accounting Supervisor for daily electronic submission and deposit to bank
- Retain and file cash receipt packages by property (copies of scanned cheques to be retained in Cash Receipts folder)
- Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying
- Ensure and enforce compliance to all company, client and legislated Safety policies and procedures
- Any additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Education, Experience, and Key Competencies
- Minimum 3 years of experience in account receivables, preferably in commercial real estate
- University degree or College diploma in accounting, business or other relevant program.
- Enrolment in the CPA program is an asset but not required
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Proficient in Yardi Voyager 7S financial reporting or other real estate ERP systems.
- Valid Ontario “G” driver's license
Apply Now: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you. While we ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities, please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Company is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.