About Us

Connium Management is a property management company overseeing a portfolio of commercial, retail, industrial, and condominium properties across Ontario. We are looking for an experienced Experienecd Accountant to lead our accounts receivable function and help strengthen our accounting policies and practices.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable, is responsible for the full rent collection cycle across our commercial portfolio. This role requires a strong working knowledge of commercial lease structures, since each tenant's obligations for base rent and TMI (taxes, maintenance, and insurance) can differ significantly from lease to lease. The successful candidate will also take the lead in drafting, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Rent and TMI Collection

- Manage billing and collection of base rent, TMI/additional rent, and other charges for commercial tenants across multiple properties.
- Review and interpret commercial lease agreements to set up and maintain accurate tenant billing, including rent escalations, recovery methods, caps, exclusions, gross-up provisions, percentage rent, and HST.
- Maintain tenant ledgers, apply receipts, and manage pre-authorized debits, cheques, and EFT payments.
- Monitor arrears and aged receivables, follow up with tenants, and escalate delinquent accounts to property managers and management.
- Prepare arrears reports and support default notices and collection actions in coordination with property managers and legal counsel.
- Manage security deposits, prepaid rent, and credit balances.

TMI Budgets and Reconciliations

- Assist in preparing annual TMI/CAM estimates and communicate monthly recovery charges to tenants.
- Prepare year-end TMI reconciliations in accordance with each lease's terms,



and respond to tenant inquiries or audit requests.
- Coordinate with property managers on recoverable versus non-recoverable expenses.

Policies, Procedures, and Controls

- Draft, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures for accounts receivable, collections, and related processes.
- Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current practices and recommend improvements.
- Establish and strengthen internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Train and support accounting and property management staff on new or revised procedures.

Reporting and General Accounting

- Prepare month-end AR reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
- Contribute to monthly and year-end financial reporting for owners and clients.
- Support external audits and review engagements.
- Maintain accurate tenant and lease data in the accounting system.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in accounts receivable within commercial property management or real estate.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
- Strong ability to read and interpret commercial lease agreements.
- Solid understanding of TMI/CAM recoveries and year-end reconciliations.
- Knowledge of Yardi Voyager is a strong asset.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliation workbooks).
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines.
- Skilled, firm, and courteous communication style with tenants on collection matters.

Pay: $62,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Language:
- Cantonese (preferred)
- Mandarin (preferred)
- Korean (preferred)
- Vietnamese (preferred)
- Japanese (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Accounts Receivable (Chinese/Korean/Japanese speaking) (Markham)
🏢 Connium Management
📍 Markham