Job Description

Who We Are Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 280 Employees is a core component of Centurion\xe2\x80\x99s success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (\xe2\x80\x9cREIT\xe2\x80\x9d) owns more than 11,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 28 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them. Centurion Financial Trust (\xe2\x80\x9cCFiT\xe2\x80\x9d) is an income and growth-oriented trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of debt investments that include but are not limited to mortgages, opportunistic real estate developments, and corporate debt. Investors pool their funds to invest in mortgage and growth-oriented credit opportunities and participate in the yields from interest income and net profit from equity.
Our Mission Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.
Our Values Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.
Why Employees Want to Work with Us We provide an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and supported. Over the years, we developed a work culture where the potential of every employee is maximized, and everyone has equal opportunities for growth. For certain roles, we offer numerous employee perks, including: Competitive Total Rewards Packages; Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision Care; Flexible Work Week Schedules; Vacation Policy based on Length of Service; Summer and Holiday Hours Programs; Centurion Learning Academy; Opportunities for Growth; Education Reimbursement Policy; Mentoring Program; Employee Referral Program; Ergonomic Workstations Equipped with Standing Desks; Discounted Gym Membership; Company-wide Internal Communication Platforms; Employee Volunteer Opportunities; Quarterly Townhall Meetings and Social Gatherings; Employee Innovation Program; and Corporate Discount Card.
Overview Reporting to the Senior Revenue Accountant, the Bilingual Revenue Accountant is responsible for performing all accounts receivable duties as well as some property and lease administration functions.
The Bilingual Revenue Accountant is accountable for maintaining an accurate and timely Resident ledger, assisting with the collection of rent arrears and last month\xe2\x80\x99s rent deficiencies, and performing all deposit accounting functions of Centurion Apartment Properties LP and the multi-residential portfolio it manages to ensure all real property assets are effectively and efficiently managed to established standards.
Responsibilities
Relationship Development Develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure proactive timely resolution of all Resident inquiries.
Customer Service Professionally and courteously handle all Resident inquiries, feedback, complaints, or concerns. Ensure a high level of professionalism is achieved through constant and consistent attention to Centurion\xe2\x80\x99s Vision, Mission, and Values. Promote a strong sense of community.
Ongoing Operations Enter all Resident move-ins and move-outs in Yardi. Answer Resident inquiries, providing related information and forms when required. Review signed leases for accuracy and scan into Resident files in Yardi. Post monthly rents and late fees according to established policies and timelines. Process receipts immediately after they have been received, reconciling the payment amount with the Resident\xe2\x80\x99s account balance. Maintain Accounts Receivable sub-ledger. Set up and process Resident pre- authorized payments monthly. Follow-up on and collect payment for all cheques deemed to be non-sufficient funds (NSF) cheques. Forward unresolved tenant complaints to Property Managers for resolution and assistance as required. Ensure that all Resident information in Yardi is current and accurate, making necessary changes as needed. Promote Centurion\xe2\x80\x99s Vision, Mission and Values.

Administration and Reporting Process evictions, rent increases, tenancy terminations, and Resident assignments in compliance with the standards established by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). Complete monthly vacancy reports in Yardi and Excel. Prepare and forward paperwork to legal or collections for all outstanding accounts, documenting communications throughout. Process annual rent receipts for Residents and calculate interest on Resident rental deposits according to the regulations outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).
Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in accounting or related field;
• 2 to 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 of accounts receivable or collections experience;
• Strong command of MS-Word and MS-Excel;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong aptitude for working in a deadline-oriented environment;
• Able to work both independently and comfortably as part of a team;
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-task;
• Detail-oriented with attention to accuracy; able to resolve problems using facts, sound reasoning and common sense;
• Forward thinking with an ability to develop creative strategic solutions to issues;
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to effectively resolve difficult issues in a timely manner;
• Fluent both verbal and written in French and English; and
• Multi-residential property accounting experience and knowledge of Yardi property management systems considered an asset.