Accounts Payable Manager

Purpose: 

The Accounts Payable Manager works closely with the Director of Finance to oversee and manage the Accounts Payable function for Sterling Karamar Property Management.   They will lead a team of Accounts Payable professionals who will be responsible for the efficient and timely processing of all accounts payable responsibilities.  

The Accounts Payable Manager is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for the onboarding, training and development of new and existing team members.

Main Responsibilities: 

Leadership and People Development

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead and manage the Accounts Payable Team in carrying out all its responsibilities, including payables processing, scanning & filing. The Accounts Payable Manager will provide training, staff development and will perform annual performance reviews.

Process Improvement and Innovation

The Accounts Payable Manager will continually address any changes and/or improvements that present themselves on a day-to-day basis. The Accounts Payable Manager will also strive, continuously, to not only improve the accounting and administrative process, but also ensure that appropriate respect and attention is given by each member of his/her team to the other functional areas of the company, our clients, our partners/co-owners, our auditors, and outside vendors with which they must coordinate to accomplish their mission.

Relationship Management

The Accounts Payable Manager will take the ownership of the management of any and all relationships outside of the company to partners/co-owners, clients, auditors and vendors.

Reporting

Prepare Accounts Payable Report:

• Answer inquiries from suppliers, Property Managers, Property Accountants and others.
• Process employee expenses and ensure correct GL coding.
• Organize petty cash reimbursements.
• Keep all Accounts Payable filing within “P” and “G” drives organized and accessible. 
• Prepare and update spreadsheets for proper recordings.
• Provide requested copies of utilities, realty tax bills, insurance bills, legal bills and any other invoices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing system.

Scope:

Qualifications:

Education 

Experience 

• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in accounts payable or accounting related function.  
• Experience with Yardi Voyageur and Property Vista an asset
• Experience managing and mentoring high performing teams

Skills and abilities 

• Actively supports our values of: Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Trust 
• Solid management and leadership skills. 
• Proven leader with ability to motivate and train staff. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Solid working knowledge of commercial leasing and property administration. 
• Strong administrative and organizational skills. 
• Strong time management skills.
• Portrays professional image.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good negotiating skills.