Bilingual Revenue Accountant

Who We Are

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries.  Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 435 Employees is a core component of Centurion’s success since 2003.  Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes.  The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.

Our Values

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.

Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Revenue Accounting, the Bilingual Revenue Accountant is responsible for performing all accounts receivable duties as well as some property and lease administration functions.

The Bilingual Revenue Accountant is accountable for maintaining an accurate and timely Resident ledger, assisting with the collection of rent arrears and last month’s rent deficiencies, and performing all deposit accounting functions of Centurion Apartment Properties LP and the multi-residential portfolio it manages to ensure all real property assets are effectively and efficiently managed to established standards.

Responsibilities

Relationship Development

Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure proactive timely resolution of all Resident inquiries.

Customer Service

Professionally and courteously handle all Resident inquiries, feedback, complaints, or concerns. Ensure a high level of professionalism is achieved through constant and consistent attention to Centurion’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Promote a strong sense of community.

Ongoing Operations

Enter all Resident move-ins and move-outs in Yardi. Answer Resident inquiries, providing related information and forms when required. Review signed leases for accuracy and scan into Resident files in Yardi. Post monthly rents and late fees according to established policies and timelines. Process receipts immediately after they have been received, reconciling the payment amount with the Resident’s account balance. Maintain Accounts Receivable sub-ledger. Set up and process Resident pre-authorized payments monthly. Follow up on and collect payment for all cheques deemed to be non-sufficient funds (NSF) cheques. Forward unresolved tenant complaints to Property Managers for resolution and assistance as required. Ensure that all Resident information in Yardi is current and accurate, making necessary changes as needed. Promote Centurion’s Vision, Mission and Values. 

Administration and Reporting

Process evictions, rent increases, tenancy terminations, and Resident assignments in compliance with the standards established by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). Complete monthly vacancy reports in Yardi and Excel. Prepare and forward paperwork to legal or collections for all outstanding accounts, documenting communications throughout. Process annual rent receipts for Residents and calculate interest on Resident rental deposits according to the regulations outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in accounting or related field;
• 2 to 3 years of accounts receivable or collections experience;
• Strong command of MS-Word and MS-Excel;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong aptitude for working in a deadline-oriented environment;
• Able to work both independently and comfortably as part of a team;
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task;
• Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy; able to resolve problems using facts, sound reasoning and common sense;
• Forward thinking with an ability to develop creative strategic solutions to issues;
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to effectively resolve difficult issues in a timely manner;
• Fluently bilingual, both written and spoken, in English and French; and
• Multi-residential property accounting experience and knowledge of Yardi property management systems considered an asset.
  

Centurion is an inclusive and equal opportunity Employer committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all Employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and all other applicable provincial rules and regulations, Centurion will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, as requested. This posting is for an existing job vacancy.