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TITLE
Accounts Payable & Contract Administrator, Real Estate Development & Construction

SALARY RANGE
$60,000 – $75,000

CASH BONUS
Discretionary

THE PERKS

Standard health benefits
Lifestyle Spending Account (up to $100/month)
Professional development support (up to $2,500/year)
3 weeks of vacation

LOCATION
Toronto, ON

THE OFFICE
In-Office (4 days a week, 1 day remote)

TEAM SIZE
Under 5 people

THE ROLE
An individual contributor responsible for end-to-end accounts payable and contract administration across an active portfolio of development and construction projects.

Accounts Payable & Contract Administration (60%)
Project & Team Support (25%)
Compliance & Process Support (15%)

THE TASKS
Accounts Payable & Contract Administration

Process construction and development accounts payable, including vendor and subcontractor invoices
Set up and maintain consultant contracts and purchase orders for development projects in the accounting system
Ensure invoices are complete, properly supported, and coded to the correct project, cost code, and GL account
Track invoice status, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with vendors and internal teams as required
Prepare payment runs and ensure payments are issued accurately and on schedule via EFT and cheque

Project & Team Support

Attend regular construction and development project meetings to maintain working knowledge of project status, contracts in place, and outstanding change orders
Support the Project Accountant by maintaining accurate job cost records and supporting documentation
Coordinate with project teams to obtain approvals and required backup for invoices and contracts

Compliance & Process Support

Assist with bank, credit card, and AP subledger reconciliations as well as government remittances
Maintain organized, audit-ready files for contracts, invoices, and payment records, ensuring activities comply with internal controls

THE COMPANY
An established real estate development firm with an active portfolio spanning development, construction, and property management. With multiple projects in development and a growing construction pipeline, the firm is in a meaningful phase of expansion and is actively building out its in-house accounting capabilities.

THE OPPORTUNITY
A rare AP role with real project exposure — fully embedded with project teams, attending construction and development meetings, and gaining a complete view of how projects come together. Ideal for a steady, detail-oriented AP professional or someone earlier in their accounting career looking to build a foundation toward project accounting in real estate.

THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE
By Month 1

Onboard onto the project accounting system (Yardi) and the firm's automated AP workflow
Build relationships with the accounting team, project managers, and active vendors
Document and understand the current AP and contract administration processes

Begin processing day-to-day vendor invoices for development projects

By Month 3

Independently process AP for development and active construction projects
Set up and maintain consultant contracts and purchase orders in the system
Attend project meetings regularly and develop working knowledge of project status across the portfolio
Support month-end AP close, including reconciliations and accruals

By Month 6

Own end-to-end AP for the firm's full active project portfolio
Become a reliable point of contact for vendors and project teams on payment and contract matters
Identify opportunities to refine and improve AP processes alongside the team
Support the Project Accountant on cost allocation and job cost integrity

By Month 12

Fully integrated into the project teams as a trusted AP and contracts resource
Demonstrate advanced understanding of construction contracts, change orders, and the draw process
Contribute to the build-out of AP processes for upcoming construction projects
Position for growth into project accounting as the portfolio expands

THE SKILL SET

2–4 years of accounts payable experience in construction or real estate development
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple active projects in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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