Property Accountant

About Us :

At Hazelview Properties we believe that apartments are more than

bricks and mortar - they are an experience.

Started in 1999 with one small building in Oakville Ontario, we now manage a portfolio of over

200 multi-family residential buildings throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Hazelview Properties takes pride in ownership and an active hands-on approach to how we manage our communities. We are committed to fostering the long-term growth of our employees, communities and the investments we make for our clients.

It’s one of the things we’ve always believed in, creating value for people and places. We are committed to a diverse and sustainable future.

At Hazelview, we know our greatest asset is our people. We go all out to build and nurture a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where individual experiences and collective layers of difference are brought together to achieve greatness.

We invest where we see potential, building for now and generations to come.

Our Vision : We create value for people and places .

About the Position :

The Property Accountant will report to the Property Accounting Manager to carry out accounting functions, preparation of reports and analysis of the financial results.

The Property Accountant will maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations.

This role will be based in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities :

Property Accounting

• Prepare monthly reporting package for management / investors including : Balance sheetIncome statementBank reconciliationsVariance analysisVarious accounts reconciliations
• Record routine journal entries through-out the month including : Gross Potential Rent (GPR)Revenue and expense accrualsMortgagesPrepaidsFair market value adjustments
• Analyze trends in financial performance
• Assist with quarterly / yearly reporting packages as requested

Accounting Support

• Assist with period & year-end audit packages as directed by Property Accounting Manager
• Input journal entries into Yardi
• Review coding of invoices to ensure accurate posting in general ledger
• Prepare and maintain necessary continuity schedules
• Assist in coordinate and compilation of annual operational and capital budgets
• Other general ledger maintenance as required
• Other accounting schedules as requested for mortgage compliance and appraisal purposes
• Work on special projects as assigned by Senior Management

Job Requirements :

Education and Experience :

• Accounting diploma and / or Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration
• A minimum of 2 years of Property Accounting experience
• Working towards accounting designation (CPA, or finalist) an asset
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word) a must
• Systems proficiency with property management and accounting software (experience with Yardi is an asset)

Qualifications :

• A professional demeanor and coupled with strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to accurately listen, understand and respond appropriately
• Ability to work and act independently using good judgment when assessing difficult situations
• Self-motivated individual who is proactive, takes initiative, goal and results oriented and works independently without a lot of direction
• Superior organizational and time management skills to multi-task / prioritize and work under tight timelines to meet multiple deadlines
• Flexible with a can-do attitude and no task is too big or too small attitude
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy and excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset.
• Actively championing diversity, equity and inclusion to create an environment of belonging

Hazelview Property Services Inc. is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in any aspect of the recruitment process or to perform essential job functions, please let us know.

We will work with you to accommodate your needs and in accordance with all applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially.

Our vision for sustainability is to foster happy, healthy, thriving communities where we operate. We recognize that it is the responsibility of Hazelview to create an inclusive environment that respects the dignity and diversity of all team members.

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