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Job Description
* *Yardi Bookkeeper
* *Company:* *Straight Line Investments Inc.
* *Reporting to:* *Controller
* *Employment Type:* *Hourly Independent Contractor (Invoiced)
* *Work Hours:* *24**-**30 Hours/Week
* *Wage Rate:* *$27-32/hour
* Position Summary The Yardi Bookkeeper is responsible for accurate, timely accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties using Yardi Voyager. This role supports accounts payable and receivable, bank and general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and owner/management reporting, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

- Process accounts payable (AP) in Yardi (invoice coding, approvals, batch processing, payments/cheques/ACH, vendor maintenance).
- Manage accounts receivable (AR) including tenant billing, rent rolls, cash receipts, and application of payments.
- Monitor aged payables/receivables; follow up on outstanding items and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Perform bank transfers as required for Intercompany AP and AR payments.
- Record all bank transfer activity to Intercompany accounts in Yardi; including those complete by Owner and Operations Manager.
- Assist the Controller in preparing and posting journal entries; maintaining accurate general ledger (GL) coding and supporting documentation.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate/resolution of variances.
- Support Controller with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany allocations (as applicable).
- Assist Controller with the preparation of routine financial reports and CAM reconciliation invoicing.
- Maintain property and resident/tenant records in Yardi; ensure data integrity across properties, units/suites, and charge codes.
- Coordinate with Operations Manager on leasing activity, move-ins/move-outs, CAM/recoveries, and billing changes (as applicable to the portfolio).




- Assist Controller with audit requests, working papers, and documentation; support tax prep information gathering as needed.
- Adhere to internal controls and accounting policies; recommend process improvements to increase efficiency within Yardi workflows.
- Run Quarterly & Annual HST reporting and submit/pay filings in a timely manner.
- Track daily, weekly, monthly work tasks and hours in shared Accounting Tracker document for monthly invoicing.
- Perform other additional tasks and ad-hoc duties as required. Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience, preferably in property management or real estate.
- Hands-on experience using Yardi Voyager (AP/AR/GL modules).
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (prepaids, accruals, reconciliations, general ledger structure etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables; ability to work with large datasets).
- High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with property management, vendors, and internal teams. Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (certificate/diploma/degree).
- Experience with property accounting concepts such as CAM/recoveries, rent escalations, security deposits, and tenant improvements (portfolio dependent).
- Experience with Yardi modules and Reporting/Analytics (as applicable). Key Competencies
- Accuracy and quality control
- Time management and prioritization
- Analytical problem-solving and reconciliation skills
- Process mindset and continuous improvement
- Professional judgment and confidentiality
- Collaboration and customer service orientation Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Experience:
- Yardi Breeze System: 1 year (required)
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Yardi Bookkeeper (St. Catharines)
🏢 Straight Line Investments
📍 St. Catharines