Accountant

iRent Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking a Property Accountant in Ottawa. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in property accounting, involving financial reporting and analysis. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting and proficiency in Excel, along with a commitment to teamwork and detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of property financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review day-to-day transactions and journal entries.
• Produce high-quality financial analysis for operational decisions.

Skills

Proficiency with Excel

Organization

Attention to details

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

University degree or college diploma in accounting

Job description

Property Accountant

This role of a Property Accountant is a key accounting resource at a regional level and will work with the Finance and Accounting team to support the Operations, Receivables, and Payables teams. The role will allow you to gain and develop an in-depth understanding of property accounting by immersing you in the day-to-day accounting for both multifamily and commercial real estate. This is a great opportunity to start a career in Property Accounting.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the timely and accurate production of property financial reports, variance analysis, NOI analysis, and account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Preparing and reviewing day-to-day transactions and journal entries as part of a full accounting cycle.
• Preparing and maintaining various schedules including property taxes and utilities.
• Producing high quality financial analysis in a timely manner to ensure that the Operations and Management team have the key insights to drive business and operational decisions.
• Interfacing and regularly communicating with various teams throughout the organization to better understand reporting and analysis needs and deliver accordingly.
• Assisting in production of a timely and supported annual budget.
• Other duties within the nature and spirit of the job, as required.

Must Haves:

• University degree or college diploma in accounting
• Entry-level to 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft programs
• Excellent organization and attention to details
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and activities efficiently This role requires a mandatory full-time-in-office schedule (5 days/week).

Why we ‘love it here.’

We work hard to provide the proper training and development based on your career objectives and areas of interest. Your journey at InterRent does not follow a prescribed path, but is rather tailored to how you learn, where you want to go and what you want to achieve. We also take time to celebrate our successes and socialize as a team. Through a variety of team events and other special engagements, we truly live up to the ‘Work Hard. Play Hard’ philosophy.

About InterRent

Formed in 2006 as an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust, we have steadily grown our portfolio and market presence in our core markets which includes the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, Ottawa, Montréal, and Vancouver. More importantly, we have repositioned dozens of our communities and improved the lives of countless Canadians. With a reputation for innovation and a best-in-class management platform, we continue to play a leadership role in the multi-residential space.

InterRent is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please notify us at [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs. Every accommodation request will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in exploring an opportunity with us.