Senior Property Accountant

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare year-end working papers for external auditors;

Prepare quarterly financial statements andcovenant computations required by lenders;

Reconcile federal and provincial income tax accounts to interim statements and Notice of Assessments;

Prepare stub period income calculations;

Prepare common area maintenance (CAM) and realtytax (RT) reconciliations;

Prepare utility charge-back computations forhigh usage tenancies;

Review leases and be proficient in operating expense recovery provisions and definitions;

Respond to tenant inquires related to CAM and RT invoices;

Work directly with the realty tax consultant ontax bills and tenant allocations;

Record year-end audit entries, validate final trial balance and Financial Statements, and send financial statement to external Owners/Partners;

Ensure and enforce compliance to all company,client and legislated Safety policies and procedures;

Other duties/projects as assigned from time totime.

Sound knowledge of Accounting Principles (ASPE) as they are applied within the Property Management Industry;

Sound knowledge of financial systems,specifically Yardi Voyager;

Sound computer skills including knowledge of Excel (advanced);

Ability to implement and follow processes;

Highly organized;

Strong verbal and written communication skills;

Professional personal appearance;

Attention to detail;

Takes initiative;

Requirements

Education and Experience

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CFA) an asset

Experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management

Thorough knowledge of all relevant federal, provincial and municipal reporting requirements

Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including Yardi Voyager,Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.