Senior Property Accountant

Bertone is a Canadian family-owned real estate development company based in Montreal. The company, founded more than 20 years ago, has successfully built a diversified portfolio of commercial, industrial, residential, and mix-use properties in Quebec.

Bertone is known for its dynamic team, its family atmosphere, its visionary and innovative developments as well as its entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach.

The Bertone Advantages

• A refreshing team : Colleagues who spread good cheer.
• Large-scale visionary projects : We have great ambitions, will you be part of it?
• Competitive salaries and performance bonuses : We are grateful for your commitment.
• An employer who understands that you have a life outside of work : Work-life balance, for a balanced life.
• An entrepreneurial culture that fosters creativity : We advocate collaboration to find solutions.
• Insurance : Dental, medical and paramedical insurance
• Inspiring work environment and free parking : An inspiring work environment and free parking.
• Vacations : We love to work but we also love vacations

Responsibilities

Bertone is currently looking to hire a Sr Property Accountant who will oversee a commercial / retail property accounting portfolio.

All accounting and reporting requirements include but are not limited to :

Reporting

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and working papers, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for assigned portfolio;
• Coordinate and provide support during financial audits, responding to audit inquiries and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Create and distribute quarterly financial reporting packages to clients, maintaining transparency and clarity.
• Collaborate with property managers to address tenant queries and financial concerns promptly and professionally.

Budgeting

• Collaborate with property management teams to develop and maintain property budgets and forecasts;
• Present formal revenue and expense variance explanations on a quarterly basis in conjunction with property management.

Accounting

• Preparation of rent, CAM recoveries and 13th billing adjustments as required;
• Review leases to ensure accurate billing and compliance with financial terms.
• Manage, analyze and audit accounts to ensure they are billed correctly each month for all rental and additional charges per their lease and investigate and resolve all discrepancies;
• Research and assess all vendor payments to ensure they are properly coded;
• Analyze sales tax filings as necessary, including all supporting schedule;
• Analyze and prepare depreciation and fixed asset schedules on a quarterly basis;
• Liaise with other departments;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Professional designation (CPA);
• 2+ years of relevant working experience / commercial real estate an asset;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines;
• Proven financial analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge and experience related to technology and accounting systems in a real estate environment (Yardi preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively and professionally under pressure or in stressful situations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities within structured deadlines and deliverables.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality documentation and deliverables.
• Bilingual (English / French), both written and spoken

The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Bertone promotes the inclusion and diversity of its resources. We are committed to continuing to create an inclusive work environment.

All application responses will be treated equally.