Property Accountant

Job Description (Full-Time in Person)

Jennings Real Estate Corporation (Jennings) is a fully integrated commercial real estate company centrally located in downtown Ottawa, close to retail, dining, and transit amenities. Specializing in commercial real estate management and development, Jennings manages a rapidly growing portfolio of commercial properties. For more information, visit

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, the Property Accountant will be in charge of the full accounting cycle of a portfolio of properties. This hands-on role will work closely with various internal departments, including property management, leasing, projects and development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-driven and problem-solver that is quick to adapt to a dynamic business environment.

• Handle full-cycle accounting for a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.

• Complete month-end closing activities including review of journal entries, accrual, reconciliations, and amortization schedules.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliation including follow-up and adjustment of outstanding items.
• Maintain and monitor general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure proper classification of transactions.
• Work closely with property management teams to respond to questions and resolve routine accounting issues including non payment of rent.
• Prepare all property HST remittances and file on time.
• Participate in the annual budget process including delivery of rental statements for the upcoming year.
• Complete year-end operating cost reconciliations.
• Ensure new rental notices are sent to tenants based on the upcoming year’s operating budget.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information as required internally by the team and externally by tenants and other parties.
• Liaise with the team regarding accounting matters, provide accounting guidance and respond to queries.
• Additional accounting/special project work as required.

• Strong organization and execution.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Professional written communication.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Always improving.
• Solution oriented.
• Understand the value of reputation.
• Do the right thing.

• 3+ years of combined accounting and financial experience in a similar role.
• A degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Demonstrated experience with full accounting cycle.
• Experience in property management/Real estate is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Yardi is an asset.
• Strong ability to take ownership and accountability within the role.

At Jennings, we are committed to promoting our employees’ well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to help team members feel valued both at work and outside of work.

• Paid vacation to encourage rest, personal time, and work-life balance.
• Health and dental benefits, including employer-sponsored coverage for employees and their eligible dependants.
• Retirement savings program through an RRSP program and employer-matching DPSP contributions.
• Health Spending Account offering added flexibility for eligible health and wellness expenses.
• Career development opportunities, including opportunities to grow within our expanding company and financial assistance for career-related development.

Jennings is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know when you are contacted for a pre-screen. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential and used solely to arrange the appropriate accommodation.