Senior Property Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Property Accountant reports to the Manager, and Supervisor of Property Accounting to provide reliable and timely financial reports for properties managed by CPMI on an efficient basis and provide efficient support to property managers and administrators.

• Maintain the property accounting records for the assigned Commercial portfolio
• Generate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist in reconciliation of capital projects costs
• Complete the analysis of all capital costs incurred
• Enter journal entries, A/R adjustments
• Prepare annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and Tax final billing adjustments
• Prepare year-end audit working paper files and maintain amortization schedules
• Perform month-end activities, from balance sheet and account reconciliations to financial statement preparation
• Assist with the preparation of budgets
• Assist with various functions within the finance department as assigned
• Support the property administration staff in the financial management of their properties
• Respond to various inquiries of Owner’s and property management team
• Analyze property records and address outstanding issues
• Attend monthly financial review meetings
• Monitor cash flow for assigned properties
• Prepare monthly HST reconciliation

• Efficient and effective communication, in a professional manner, with all employees and clients
• Support property management administration staff in responding to financial inquiries from tenants and vendors (receivables, CAM and Tax recoveries)
• Perform other related responsibilities as requested from time to time

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting or related field, required
• CPA Designation, considered an asset
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience within the commercial property management industry
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically in Excel and Word
• Experience working with Yardi
• Understanding of Real Estate terminology
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate to advance Excel skills and working knowledge of real estate and property management financial accounting systems and software

• Supports teamwork environment with positive and professional attitude
• Open to learning, developing new skills/knowledge
• Focuses on results: anticipates problems, identifies solutions, takes action
• Understands all aspects of job – impact on business goals
• Proactively assesses, responds to workflow deficiency, adheres to CPMI policy
• Goes the "extra mile" to understand and respond to tenant/customer needs
• Flexibility to changing work conditions including interruptions and multi-tasking ability
• Behaves and makes decisions that support CPMI goals/objectives
• Conducts business consistent with sustainability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understand basic financial management; specifically procedures for expenses/revenues
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, deal with deadlines
• Demonstrates integrity in decision making, listening, treatment of others

• Base salary: $70,000 - $90,000 CAD per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Eligibility for discretionary annual performance bonus linked to individual, team, and company goals
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Pension matching program to support your long-term financial security
• Professional development and membership dues coverage
• This role is for an existing vacant position

Celebrating 25 years of growth, Crown is a leading real estate investment and management firm shaping the future of office spaces across Toronto, the GTA, and Ottawa. With over 10 million square feet under management and more than $3 billion in assets, we’re known for…