Accounting Clerk

The Accounting Clerk ensures up-to-date financial records with timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments for a portfolio of properties and development projects.

We believe in forging long-lasting relationships to create positive change in our communities. We’re building Something Greater in each pillar of Peterson including real estate investment, development, property management, capital lending, and private equity. From one building on Alberni Street in Vancouver to a range of projects across North America, we’ve expanded into diverse areas of expertise across the real estate industry. Our interests include ownership in 7.2 million sq ft of commercial property, over 2,100 units of residential and hospitality, and participation in the development of an additional 16.4 million sq ft. As we continue to grow, we stay true to our values by putting relationships first, standing by our word and striving for Something Greater in everything we do.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to join our team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting processes for our property management and development portfolio. This role will be required to maintain accurate records, support the accounting department with administrative tasks and requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Ensuring invoices are reviewed and verified for accuracy and approval before processing for payment;
• Ensuring payables and receivables are approved for posting and correctly coded and dates;
• Issuing accounts receivable invoices and processing chargebacks;
• Promptly depositing cheques, doing bank runs, and booking receipts to ensure ledger is updated in a timely manner; and
• Maintaining a simple set of books for some of our entities

Administrative Support

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial transactions and supporting documentation; and
• Providing general administrative support to the accounting department, including photocopying, filing, sorting, organizing and retrieving data and documents as requested by accountants.

Salary Range: $56,000 – $64,000 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer. Start challenging yourself today in an environment that embraces diversity and rewards innovation with competitive pay and great benefits. While we thank all candidates for their interest in joining our team, we will contact only those short-listed for an interview. Please note only Microsoft Word documents or PDF’s will be accepted. Submit your application through our online career center.