Property Accountant

Overview

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people.

Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

The Property Accountant reports to the Property Manager and executes on all administrative, accounting, and operational reporting functions for the assigned corporate-occupier facility or portfolio.

The base hourly rate is aligned with market data and is estimated between $30.00 to $35.00 an hour with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

• Accurately input all approved and coded invoices into the accounting system.
• Work closely with the property management team to determine which invoices can be paid.
• Complete check runs and cash disbursement schedules for several different legal entities.
• Ensure checks are signed by the appropriate signing officers.
• Assist with mailing or paying invoices at the bank according to specific instructions.
• Initiate monthly payments, including preparation of vouchers for pre-authorized payments, mortgages, and management fees.
• Assist in making bank deposits and bill payments at the bank.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• Complete bank reconciliations for several bank accounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Ensure proper maintenance, filing, and storage of accounting records for several legal entities.
• Assist with special projects or other reasonable duties that may become part of the responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, real estate, or finance.
• Minimum 5 years of related real estate accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of property management, facilities management, and financial terms and principles.
• Ability to analyze and make complex financial and business decisions.
• Proficient in Yardi, AvidXChange, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, and to create complex financial and business-related documents.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving