Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary, 6 Months)

A 2023-2026 BC Top 100 Employer, Century Group is a family-owned, real estate development and property management company with a mission to curate places people love. Century Group's people are committed to building sustainable, thriving communities with diverse neighbourhoods. For nearly 70 years, Century Group has built a portfolio of operating real estate assets and land, residential rental properties, seniors residences, hotels and restaurants, as well as commercial retail spaces with an emphasis on a mixed-use approach.

What Can We Offer You?

Century Group offers our team members a variety of benefits, including competitive salaries, health benefits which includes a healthcare spending account, maternity leave top-up program, matching pension plan (DCPP), and the ability to advance your career through training and development opportunities! As a part of Century Group, career growth opportunities are available across a diverse group of companies. Apply now to discover your next career move!

Role Summary

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Specialist manages end-to-end payable operations through the use of AI integration in AP processes. This role oversees automated invoice intake, AI-assisted GL coding, and data synchronization between Predict AP and Yardi to ensure accurate, on-time supplier and creditor payments. The AP Specialist will manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Please note this is a temporary role for an estimated duration of 6 months ending in April 2027.

Key Accountabilities

1. Monitors and manages automated invoice ingestion across PredictAP and Yardi.

2. Validating system-captured data and resolving workflow exceptions.

3. Audits AI-suggested GL coding, tax calculations, and cost allocations generated by Predict AP to ensure compliance before posting to Yardi.

4. Reconcile and process construction and development invoices against active contracts and purchase orders.

5. Reconciles monthly statements and follows-up to resolve discrepancies.

6. Prepares weekly payment runs.

7. Responds to internal and external Accounts Payable inquiries in a timely manner.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience  

Our ideal candidate has at least two (2) years of experience in an Accounts Payable role, coupled with a Grade 12 education and post-secondary accounting coursework (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Practical experience with AI , property accounting platforms (e.g., Yardi), general office administration, and basic bookkeeping is considered a strong asset.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

1. Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets) with intermediate-to-advanced spreadsheet skills and a proven ability to quickly adapt to new software platforms (e.g., Yardi, Predict AP).

2. Strong problem-solving capabilities with a sharp eye for detail, ensuring high accuracy in financial data.

3. High ethical standards and integrity, fostering strong, trust-based relationships with internal team members, suppliers and clients.

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