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Property Accountant (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Full cycle accounting support for a portfolio of properties including evaluating budget performance for operations, and preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Collaborate seamlessly with operations, corporate accounting, payroll, acquisitions, financial analysis, and accounts payable, to answer property accounting queries and provide insights
• Contribute to portfolio-wide areas, such as executive reporting, investor/lender packages, property tax, retail, and loan requirements
• Perform monthly variance analysis versus budget, and deep-dive into queries from operations
• Assist with audit engagements on behalf of equity partner investors and other authorities
• Assess accounting and tax implications of US real estate transactions (acquisitions, refinancing, and disposals)
• Prepare year-end schedules and review US partnership tax returns for investors

• Critically assess current processes and implement innovative recommendations, either on an individual or team basis

• Identify, lead, and drive the execution of process improvement projects embracing technology that, either reduces the reporting cycle, improves accuracy, or adds new value to existing responsibilities
• Demonstrate curiosity for technology and encourage team members to implement process improvements, and data-driven approaches to problem solving
• Work on portfolio-wide initiatives to build new reporting and analysis

About You

• Enrolled in CPA or other financial designation program
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting/audit/financial analysis
• Experience in real estate or asset management would be an asset
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, advanced formulas)
• Experience in VBA and SQL would be great assets
• Enjoys working in a dynamic work environment and taking on new challenges
• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn new skills
• Strong communication and excellent time management skills
• Well-developed attention to detail and analytical skills
• Passion for finance and the data-driven approach to decision making
• Aptitude to leverage technology to gain efficiencies and improve processes
• Ability to work in a team as well as work autonomously to deliver results

Salary

$55,000 - $60,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #29459.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.