Scope of the position

The Bilingual Accounts Payable Advisor is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions in Yardi PayScan to ensure that the homes’ payables are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.Key Activities

• To always provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Respond to inquiries from our residences
• Review invoices for discrepancies
• Review invoices sitting in workflow and follow up with approvers
• Review entry by A/P Data Entry Clerks
• Post all AP invoices in Yardi
• Prepare cheques and related supporting documents for courier and mail
• Respond to Vendor inquiries
• Follow up with vendors on credit balances and old invoices
• Prepare requests to void cheques
• Complete Vendor account reconciliations
• Support the A/P Data Entry Clerks and provide them with functional direction
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve payable processes
• Maintain work instructions for payable processes
• Respond to inquiries from Property Accounts and other internal departments as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Functional – Accounts Payable 4-6 years
Bilingualism (French) is required

EDUCATION:

Post Secondary Education with a focus on Business

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi – task
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of the Accounts Payable cycle and how it relates to finance
• Ability to supervise junior staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent understanding of the Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures
• Experience in a mid-to-large company preferred
• Experience using Yardi PayScan is considered an asset but not required
• Bilingualism is required (English/French)
  At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.
  Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

• To always provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Respond to inquiries from our residences
• Review invoices for discrepancies
• Review invoices sitting in workflow and follow up with approvers
• Review entry by A/P Data Entry Clerks
• Post all AP invoices in Yardi
• Prepare cheques and related supporting documents for courier and mail
• Respond to Vendor inquiries
• Follow up with vendors on credit balances and old invoices
• Prepare requests to void cheques
• Complete Vendor account reconciliations
• Support the A/P Data Entry Clerks and provide them with functional direction
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve payable processes
• Maintain work instructions for payable processes
• Respond to inquiries from Property Accounts and other internal departments as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Manage