Property Accountant

Title : Property Accountant

Reports To : Accounting Manager, Controller, or VP Accounting

Position Summary : Prepares and maintains accounting records which includes general accounting, costing and budget data.

Examines, analyzes and interprets accounting records for the purpose of preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities :

• Monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis completed on a timely basis as per monthly accounting schedule
• Monthly journal entries preparation to include proper supporting documentation
• Account reconciliations includes asset & liability general ledger account reconciliations, maintaining approved protected spreadsheets where required, ensure sub-ledgers reconcile with general ledger.
• Revenue rent roll sub-ledger reconciliation, preparation of tenant LMR interest cheques
• Annual operating budget preparation and analysis includes detailed utility rate and consumption analysis and variance explanations from pro-forma
• Handle queries relating to portfolio from Operations staff & auditors
• Maintain proper monthly and year-end accounting working paper files year-end file to include proper supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts
• Proper set up of acquisitions and disposals in computer system includes rent roll, subledgers, account analysis
• Special projects as assigned by Manager, Controller, VP

Qualifications :

• College diploma or University degree in Accounting or Business
• CMA / CGA in progress
• A minimum of 2 -5 years of financial statement preparation experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively in French (English knowledge is an asset), both oral and written
• Must have strong working knowledge of MS Excel

Please note that applications from all interested individuals are appreciated; however, we will only contact candidates that are selected for an interview.

CAPREIT values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

CAPREIT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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