Accounting Associate

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join our team for a 3-month contract opportunity. This role will support the accounting team by maintaining accurate resident ledgers, performing account reconciliations, and responding to inquiries related to account balances. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile resident and general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Review and maintain resident account balances within Yardi.
• Perform bookkeeping and account reconciliation activities to ensure accurate financial records.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries submitted through the internal ticketing system regarding resident ledger balances.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliation reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Support the Accounting team with additional administrative and accounting-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, or accounts receivable experience is considered an asset.
• Property accounting experience is considered a strong asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Most importantly, we are a small yet mighty team. This is a roll up your sleeves, help where you are needed kind of role. We are looking for a new team member who will be a culture builder, someone who will lean in to help us build an engaged and positive work environment, and someone who will support our success when and as needed, as our team will do for you when you need it.

The approximate rate for this role is $20 - $25 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, educational attainment, professional designations, internal equity, and other job-related requirements. We recognize that individuals bring different skill sets, strengths, and career experiences, and we encourage candidates at all stages of their career to apply.

If your experience or compensation expectations differ from the posted range, we still welcome your application, as we value potential, growth, and the unique contributions each person can bring.

This role is based in our offices five days a week, giving you the opportunity to work closely with your colleagues, learn from experienced professionals, and grow in a highly engaged team environment. The role may also involve occasional visits to properties or community locations to capture content and support marketing initiatives.

Why we ‘love it here.’

We work hard to provide the proper training and development based on your career objectives and areas of interest. Your journey at InterRent does not follow a prescribed path, but is rather tailored to how you learn, where you want to go and what you want to achieve. We also take time to celebrate our successes and socialize as a team.

Through a variety of team events and other special engagements, we truly live up to the ‘Work Hard. Play Hard’ philosophy.

About InterRent

Formed in 2006 as an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust, we have steadily grown our portfolio and market presence in our core markets which includes the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, Ottawa, Montréal, and Vancouver. More importantly, we have repositioned dozens of our communities and improved the lives of countless Canadians.

With a reputation for innovation and a best-in-class management platform, we continue to play a leadership role in the multi-residential space.

InterRent is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodations, please notify us at recruitment@irent.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Every accommodation request will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in exploring an opportunity with us.