Job Description
Summary : Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Property Accountant will be responsible for the timely completion of the financial reporting required for a designated portfolio of Assets.
What you’ll get to do :
- Analysis of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy through monthly account reconciliation process and utilization of working papers
- Produce monthly financial statements reporting package (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, variance analysis and other supporting schedules) in accordance with client’s requirements
- Distribution of monthly financial statements package to stakeholders
- Preparation of any statutory compliance & regulatory reporting (e.g. GST / HST)
- Preparation of year-end audit working papers, draft statements and liaise with external auditors
- Integrating new property acquisitions as required (including due diligence work)
- Assist in compilation of documents and information for disposition of property
- Provide accounting support to property-level management personnel (Property Manager and site staff)
- Work collaboratively with property / operations management to develop and analyze annual property budgets, forecasts, and capital budgets
- Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by Asset Manager / Owner
- Prepare monthly Cash flow forecast
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Accounting Manager
Who you are :
- Post-Secondary education and CPA designation (or enrolment in CPA program)
- 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting position (property management preferred)
- Excellent understanding and knowledge on preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasting, cash management and year end reports
- Strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS preferred
- YARDI Accounting software knowledge preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to handle a heavy workload and meet demanding deadlines
- Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment a contributor to knowledge transfer and collaboration
- Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining focus and composure
- Organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work in a flexible hour environment, to work after hours as may be required to meet client and reporting deadlines (i.
e. quarter-end, year-end, budgets, etc.)
- Superb customer service
- Excellent verbal and written skills, strong communicator
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
- Excellent attitude and willingness to continuously learn and update skills in order to remain competitive and challenged
16 days ago