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Accounts Payable Manager

InterRent REIT8 days ago
Ottawa, ON
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

The Opportunity:
Do you want to join a dynamic Accounting and Finance team dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers?

As part of the Finance and Accounting team, you will lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring that all invoices, payments, and vendor transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. You will provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the AP team and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support smooth financial operations.

This role requires a strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. The Manager, Accounts Payable position is a full-time in-office role (5 days/week).

Responsibilities will include, at a minimum:

  • Overseeing all aspects of the accounts payable process, including invoice entry, coding, approval workflows, and payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
  • Supervising and mentoring the Accounts Payable team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  • Reviewing and approving invoices and vendor setups in the accounting system to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Monitoring and reconciling accounts payable ledgers and ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and supported.
  • Managing vendor relationships, including handling escalated inquiries, resolving payment issues, and ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time.
  • Collaborating with internal departments such as Procurement, Operations, and Finance to streamline processes and support business needs.
  • Maintaining internal controls and participating in audits or compliance reviews as required.
  • Analyzing AP metrics and trends to identify efficiencies and implement process improvements.
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Performing other duties within the nature and spirit of the role, as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or related finance roles, including supervisory or team lead experience.
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; an accounting designation or coursework in progress is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and AP best practices.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and experience with ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, Vendor Café, NetSuite, or equivalent).
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset but not essential.

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.

About InterRent REIT

Real Estate
51-200

The strength of our culture is guided by our values and our performance is driven by the expertise of our team.

At InterRent REIT, we are well-positioned to create value for our unitholders through the acquisition, ownership, management, and repositioning of strategically located, income-producing, multi-residential properties.

We believe in building better communities