Accounts Receivables Accountant-(Contract)
Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?
If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.
As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.
Our Purpose
At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.
Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.
Putting Our Purpose into Action
We support our people by offering:
Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.
A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.
A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.
Where You’ll Add Value
This is a contract role for 18 months.The Accounts Receivable Accountant is accountable to the Manager/Supervisor, Accounts Receivable for ensuring the timely and accurate collection/recording of rents and other revenue as well as various types of fees for the assigned portfolio of properties.
How You’ll Make a Difference
1. Accounts Receivable and Collections
Monitors all tenant accounts and initiates collection activities to ensure that rents are paid on a timely basis, maintains various tenant deposits, while following through with extended collection activity on outstanding accounts. Processes adjustment billings, chargeback invoices, and charges to non-tenants. Back-up for AR Accountants and Junior AR Accountants to ensure accurate and timely recording in compliance with policies and procedures.
2. Bank Deposits and Cash Receipts
Ensures all payments (EFTs and cheques) and accounts receivable information is accurately recorded on a daily basis. Verifies banking activity has been accurately posted (within the system and various bank accounts)
3. Sales Overage (Retail)
Monthly, generates billing, proof format for approval and finalizes tenant billings. At year end, role reviews certified sales and adjusts YTD to reconciled reported sales.
4. Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly reconciliations
Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly reconciliation of various revenue accounts, investigating and rectifying any discrepancies and following up with appropriate action.
5. Tenant Refunds and Provisions and Write-Offs
Prepares tenant refunds, provisions, and write-offs, ensuring due diligence of provisions received from Property Management, receipt of all approvals in compliance with company policies and procedures.
6. Collections Record Keeping
Maintains trust account documents (last month’s rent, etc) for various properties, maintains filing system of all documents related to the collection of accounts receivable such as invoices, deposits, and rent rolls in order to facilitate periodic review and audit processes.
7. Property Coordination
Assists Property Managers and office staff with day-to-day questions. Meets monthly with operations for Office/Industrial portfolios to discuss Aging AR.
8. Special Projects
Assists or completes ad hoc projects assigned by Supervisor/ Manager. Assists with periodical testing of new accounts receivable functions. Participates in ongoing pay type promotions.
The Expertise You’ll Bring
Qualifications Required
College Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience or equivalent
Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications
Core Competencies
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Good quantitative analysis skills
Good organizational skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Practical knowledge Yardi is an asset
Previous experience in Property Management (retail and commercial/industrial) industry is an asset
Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.
Inclusive by Nature
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
Commitment to Accessibility
Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at (905) 281-3800.
- Locations
- Morguard Head Office-55 City Centre Drive, L5B 1M3 Mississauga, ON
- Employment type
- Full-time