Property Accountant (6-Month Contract)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role is located at our Lawrence Allen Centre location. Reporting to the Manager, Property Accounting, this position provides financial / accounting assistance to the largest and most complex portfolio(s) of properties through the maintenance and analysis of records or ledgers, preparation of financial statements and reconciliation of property accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and post journal entries for expense accruals, mortgage payments, etc;
Code and approve utility expenses and legal invoices for Accounts Payable;
GL coding for cheque deposits by Revenue Control;
Liaise with Property Manager, Asset Managers, Recovery Accountants, etc. to resolve tenant issues;
Coordinate between departments (ie; Tax department – interim and final tax bills, property assessment, etc; Recovery Accounting department – monthly recovery calculations, tenant disputes, etc;
Plan and prepare Month-End reporting periods (pre-booking journal entries, accruing revenue for management fees, etc.);
Review lease summaries for accuracy (ie; rates, square footage) and proper accrual of tenant revenue not set up in Yardi;
Prepare cheque requisitions for property taxes, GST, Promo Fund, etc;
Bank reconciliations, GST Remittances, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Statements;
Maintenance of Fixed Assets set up and disposal of new assets;
Prepare management reports;
Prepare Month-End reporting packages;
Budget re-forecasting;
Prepare Statement of Adjustments for acquisition of properties;
Prepare and respond to inquiries for the interim and annual audits;
Annual budget preparations;
Respond to questions regarding internal review (GROC, A/R, Percentage Rent);
Prepare Co-owners statements (management reports and monitor cash flow position;
Monthly generation, posting and review of automated expense accruals;
Respond to team member inquiries regarding day to day duties;
Provide ongoing training / assistance for team members as required;
Other duties / projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College Diploma or University Degree in Finance or Accounting;
3 – 5 years’ previous experience in Property Accounting;
Previous experience in preparing financial statements and working papers;
Experience with Yardi is an asset;
Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook;
Excellent communication, customer service and problem solving skills;
Proven organizational skills and ability to cope with changing client needs.