Requisition Number: ACCOU001869
Type: Internal & External - Full-Time (Temporary until April 25th, 2025)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; Days (Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Compensation: $54,180 Per annum
Program & Location: Administration Office– Downtown Eastside, Vancouver & Hybrid
Deadline: By noon Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
About Us
Atira Property Management Inc. (APMI) is a mid-size licensed property management company known for its inclusionary hiring practices and which is wholly owned by Atira Women’s Resource Society, an award-winning not-for-profit organization. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where a job is more than just a pay cheque. We offer our staff the opportunity to work alongside and be inspired by a remarkable group of committed activists and professionals working to make the world a more just place, one tenant, one home, one job at a time.
About The Job
The role of an Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant typically involves managing the inflow of funds into the company. The responsibilities include invoicing tenants, tracking rent payments, and ensuring that accounts are up to date. Additionally, AR specialists may assess and apply late fees for overdue payments, communicate with tenants regarding their accounts, and work to resolve any discrepancies. This role is crucial in maintaining a steady stream of rental income and enforcing financial policies to keep accounts in good standing.
About You
You are an organized and competent professional with excellent communication skills. You are comfortable dealing with people and able to carry out administrative duties with accuracy, speed, privacy, and confidentiality. Your goal is to ensure the office operations are efficient and add maximum value to the Society.
You are a detail-oriented person who can prioritize and manage your time well and is committed to attending work regularly and on time. Your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn/grow are your most important attributes for the position. You may have a year or two of experience in a customer service or other office environment, and perhaps even some formal training in administration work. You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children.
You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada, and you understand the impact of the residential school system.
Additional Requisites/Assets
- Prior experience working in the Accounts Receivable function
- An education in accounting would be considered a strong asset.
- Prior experience with Yardi or Sage 300
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- All positions are subject to a Criminal Records Review (Submitted by Atira)
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Covid-19 and annual flu vaccinations are recommended
Application Process
Provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting will not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira.ca/careers for a current list of postings.
