Corporate Accountant

Northview Residential REIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northview Residential REIT in Calgary seeks a Corporate Accountant. The role involves preparation of financial statements, process improvement, and collaboration with finance teams. Ideal candidates should hold CPA credentials or be students, with skills in IFRS and MS Excel, aiming to enhance community-focused financial operations.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan

Support for career and professional development

Free parking close to LRT

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-designation experience required.
• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Tax experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee corporate accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Designated accountant or CPA student

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Yardi

Job description

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, we currently operate in nine provinces and two territories, managing over 14,600 multi-residential units, 1.25 million sq. feet of commercial space, and 200 executive suites. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.

We are looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate - Financeteam in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, you will be will be responsible for key components of the financial reporting cycle including preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Outside of the reporting process, this individual will play a key role in ongoing process improvement, tax planning and compliance and will work closely with the finance and operations teams within the Calgary head office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements including note disclosures, MD&A and Annual Information Form
• Preparation of corporate accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and Board of Trustees
• Assist in the annual audit and quarterly review process with the external auditors
• Contribute to process improvements and automation efforts
• Ad-hoc projects and analysis as required

Qualifications:

• Designated accountant or CPA student
• 2+ year post designation experience
• A solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, team player and possessing a mindset of continuous improvement
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work within deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Yardi (real-estate software) experience considered an asset
• Tax experience considered an asset

Benefits:

• A competitive total rewards program that includes recognition for individual and corporate performance
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits
• Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan
• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Support for career and professional development
• Position is located outside the downtown core, is close to the LRT, and offers free parking

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.