Junior Property Accountant

Junior Property Accountant

London Drugs is currently seeking a Full Time Junior Property Accountant. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant and positive team and contribute to a growing company rooted in the values of respect, kindness and longevity.

The role of the Junior Property Accountant (JPA) is to process daily transactions and assist in reviewing and reporting financial results for a portfolio of properties.

The JPA will begin with basic entry level properties and increase to complex properties following comprehensive training and additional experience.

The successful JPA takes full ownership of their portfolio including both technical and non-technical aspects.

Key duties and responsibilities :

• Review and enter AP & AR into the accounting system as needed.
• Post monthly rent charges for commercial and residential tenants.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages and analyses against budget and prior year as required.
• Be able to perform various basic accounting functions.
• Liaise with Property Accounting Manager, OPS team and tenants regarding account matters relating to their account.
• Assist with annual property tax invoices for tenants.
• Prepare and post monthly recurring journal entries.
• Assist in new property set up, analysis, and follow up of outstanding issues as required.
• Prepare monthly bank and taxes (GST, PST, Parking tax) reconciliations including follow up and correction of outstanding items.

Who you are :

• Two or more years’ related experience in full cycle accounting combined with AP / AR, general accounting and bank reconciliation knowledge.
• Experience in Real Estate / Property Management industry is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in accounting is preferred.
• Proficient in preparing monthly reconciliations and working papers.
• Basic skills in in CAM reconciliation is required.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with specialized computer software is considered an asset, including : Yardi Voyager 7S, ImageNow, PeopleSoft.
• Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including :

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)
• Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family Ensuring you and your family are taken care of Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses Lifelong learning Employee Family Assistance Program Free confidential counseling Company matched RRSPs Helping you plan for your future Health & Wellness Enjoy discounted memberships with Goodlife Fitness Employee Recognition Program Tangible rewards for great work! Employee Discount Program Sharing our success