Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

The Accounts Payable Manager oversees and leads the Real Estate Management Services (REMS) Accounts Payable team and functions on national basis in support of our Client’s real estate assets.  To be successful as an Accounts Payable Manager you should be able to oversee and ensure smooth and efficient daily operations. Ultimately, a top-notch Accounts Payable Manager will be highly organized and thrive under pressure. Position directly reports to the US Director of Property Management Accounting.

• Manage and supervise the Property Management Accounting Accounts Payable (AP) department and staff
• Coach and train AP employees
• Manage and motivate the AP team to deliver best in class service across a number of area's
• Manages the functions of vendor setup and maintenance, accounts payable processing, and the annual 1099 tax processing
• Work closely with the property accounting teams to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables and scheduling
• Ensure that systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company policies while functioning with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage AP workflow within multiple accounting systems
• Respond to all vendor inquiries and correspond with various vendor approvers in multiple offices
• Oversee all payment transactions such as ACH, wires, paper checks, etc.
• Standardize procedures to generate efficiency in-house and create internal templates to be used to streamline the operations
• Be active on the customer service front and be quick and accurate with communication
• Lead and train team members in change management associated with AP processes
• Evaluate and improve key area process flows and system controls
• Initiate and implement best practices and process improvements
• Periodically evaluate accounts payable policies and procedures and make recommendations for best practices
• Maintain proper internal controls, ensure policies and procedures are well documented and followed, ensuring proper audit trails and approvals are in place and align with SOC 1 requirements

• Experience with leadership roles and display problem-solving capabilities
• Ambitious, energetic, passionate, persistent, self-motivated and determined
• Possess a strong ability to prioritize, be well-organized, capable of multitasking and assume responsibilities and duties to lead and influence a team of professionals
• Big picture thinker capable of strategy development, execution and implementation
• Capability to adjust himself/herself to changes and new situations
• Strong Project Management and Change Management skills
• Learning agility and effective personal communication skills
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents
• Ability to effectively interact with management, employees, client etc. and respond effectively to the most sensitive issues
• Fortitude to cope with failures and trying to learn from past mistakes
• Hardworking dedicated team player willing to work for the greater good of the company

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Write reports and business correspondence.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, superiors, and customers.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management software. Word, Excel and Smartsheet experience preferred.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving