About the role
Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $7.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, retail, commercial, and agricultural land.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for Alberta Boot Company, one of Avenue Living's private equity companies. At Alberta Boot Company, we are driven by a singular purpose: to create superior products that honour tradition, foster innovation, and embody the spirit of progress while celebrating the Western spirit. We take pride in crafting products that pay homage to the trailblazers who have forged the path before us, while also inspiring and equipping the next generation to chart new frontiers.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will lead core accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations, while supporting period-end close, financial reporting, and external reporting preparation.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Process supplier invoices, manage approval workflows, and schedule and process vendor payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
- Oversee the generation and issuance of customer invoices, monitor accounts receivable aging, and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Support customer collections and respond to billing inquiries to ensure timely payments.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile intercompany accounts and other key balance sheet accounts.
- Track and manage deferred revenue, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies.
- Review and process employee expense reimbursements and credit card transactions.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
- Support the preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards (ASPE).
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation (or in final stages of completion) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or product-based business.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including AP, AR, deferred revenue, and reconciliations.
- Experience with inventory or cost accounting.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong aptitude in Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xoro, or similar.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of payroll compliance and employee expenses is an asset.
What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@avenueliving.ca . #ALAM123
About Avenue Living
Avenue Living is one of the largest private real estate owner-operators in Western Canada. Since 2006, Avenue Living has consolidated over $6 billion in assets under management across various asset classes, risk profiles, and primary/secondary markets in Canada and the United States. Our multi-family division has more than 18,000 doors throughout the North American Heartland. Our self-storage fund owns and operates 8 million square feet of self-storage space across North America. Our agriculture funds have 80,000 acres under management.
Above all, we are an operations-first asset manager. Our selective investment approach aims to create long-term value, preserve capital, and drive compelling returns for investors through a variety of investment offerings. To date, Avenue Living is the proud steward of more than $2.9 billion in equity capital. Our experienced management team specializes in identifying and acquiring underperforming real estate assets. We then stabilize the assets through hands-on management and targeted value-add initiatives. Since 2006, we have built a significant portfolio of assets that aims to generate solid returns for our investors and provide safe, comfortable homes for our residents.
About the role
Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $7.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, retail, commercial, and agricultural land.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for Alberta Boot Company, one of Avenue Living's private equity companies. At Alberta Boot Company, we are driven by a singular purpose: to create superior products that honour tradition, foster innovation, and embody the spirit of progress while celebrating the Western spirit. We take pride in crafting products that pay homage to the trailblazers who have forged the path before us, while also inspiring and equipping the next generation to chart new frontiers.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will lead core accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations, while supporting period-end close, financial reporting, and external reporting preparation.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Process supplier invoices, manage approval workflows, and schedule and process vendor payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
- Oversee the generation and issuance of customer invoices, monitor accounts receivable aging, and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Support customer collections and respond to billing inquiries to ensure timely payments.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile intercompany accounts and other key balance sheet accounts.
- Track and manage deferred revenue, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies.
- Review and process employee expense reimbursements and credit card transactions.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
- Support the preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and prepare supporting documentation for internal and external financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards (ASPE).
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation (or in final stages of completion) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or product-based business.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including AP, AR, deferred revenue, and reconciliations.
- Experience with inventory or cost accounting.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong aptitude in Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xoro, or similar.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of payroll compliance and employee expenses is an asset.
What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@avenueliving.ca . #ALAM123
About Avenue Living
Avenue Living is one of the largest private real estate owner-operators in Western Canada. Since 2006, Avenue Living has consolidated over $6 billion in assets under management across various asset classes, risk profiles, and primary/secondary markets in Canada and the United States. Our multi-family division has more than 18,000 doors throughout the North American Heartland. Our self-storage fund owns and operates 8 million square feet of self-storage space across North America. Our agriculture funds have 80,000 acres under management.
Above all, we are an operations-first asset manager. Our selective investment approach aims to create long-term value, preserve capital, and drive compelling returns for investors through a variety of investment offerings. To date, Avenue Living is the proud steward of more than $2.9 billion in equity capital. Our experienced management team specializes in identifying and acquiring underperforming real estate assets. We then stabilize the assets through hands-on management and targeted value-add initiatives. Since 2006, we have built a significant portfolio of assets that aims to generate solid returns for our investors and provide safe, comfortable homes for our residents.