property accountant

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Real estate company
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Accounting firm
• Head office
• Property management companies

Tasks

• Direct trust account investments
• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Yardi system

Technical or specialized editing

• Financial reports

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)