Property Accountant

Brookfield Properties; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Property Accountant to join their dynamic team. This six-month contract role offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting professionals, providing vital management reporting and analytical support. You will prepare journal entries, conduct reconciliations, and assist in budgeting and audits, all while honing your skills in a collaborative environment. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and ready to take on challenges, this role is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and fosters growth in the commercial real estate sector.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a property accounting environment preferred.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly GST reconciliations and assist in budgeting.
• Support during audits and handle year-end adjustments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Post-secondary diploma in a related field

Working towards CPA, CGA, CMA

Tools

MS Excel

Yardi Voyager

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

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Location

Royal Bank Building - 335 - 8th Avenue SW

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners — wherever they are in the world. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play thrive. If you’re ready to be part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

This six (6) month contract position works closely with other accounting team members to provide timely, accurate management reporting and analytical support to Property Management, Asset Management, and Corporate Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries accurately and timely.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and clear cheques.
• Review monthly rent roll reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly GST reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reporting packages for the accounting and construction groups.
• Support during interim and year-end audits.
• Input data and assist in preparing the annual budget.
• Handle year-end adjustments and pre-billings, ensuring all necessary information is available for timely completion.
• Review and code invoices via the automated invoicing system (Yardi), ensuring charges are within contract amounts.
• Assist various departments with accounting information and guidance as needed.
• Participate in other projects as required.

Qualifications

Service / Personal Skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team within a deadline-driven environment. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong initiative, analytical, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Experience

• One year of experience in a property accounting environment is preferred but not required.
• Advanced MS Excel, Outlook, and Word skills are required.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting software is preferred (Yardi Voyager).

Education/Designations/Licenses

• Post-secondary diploma or equivalent in a related field.
• Working towards a professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA) is preferred but not required.

We are proud to promote diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.