Property Accountant

Colonnade Management Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits package including health, etc

RRSP matching

Holiday closure between Christmas and

Summer hours

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Colonnade BridgePort is seeking a Property Accountant to manage financial accounting for a designated property portfolio, delivering institutional level statements timely and accurately. You will work with the Core Team and Owners to interpret financials and support budgets and audits.

The role requires 3–5 years of property accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and bilingual English/French. Hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits are provided in Ottawa and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience, Property Accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using Yardi 7s Property Management software is preferred.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual English & French is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the assigned portfolio with a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare institutional level financial statements for assigned properties monthly, quarterly and/or annually.
• Ensure statements comply with GAAP and owner requirements.
• Collaborate with the Core Team and Owners to interpret financial operations.
• Coordinate annual operating budgets with other departments, owners, and asset managers.
• Prepare year-end working files for audits and ensure monthly tenant charge accuracy.
• Calculate CAM & Tax recoveries monthly and annually; monitor AR and AP.
• Manage property cashflow and submit HST returns where applicable.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work ethic

Tools

Yardi 7s

MS Office 365

Job description

Colonnade BridgePort is a leading real estate investment, management and development company with a growing presence across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia. We provide investment management, asset management, property management, leasing and development services.

As we continue to grow and expand our business, we are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our dynamic team. Our people are what drives our success as an organization. Read on to discover how our Property Accountant opportunity may be right for you!

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to a Property Accounting Supervisor and working within a dynamic team, the Property Accountant is responsible for planning and implementing all financial accounting aspects related to a designated property portfolio to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of institutional level financial statements for assigned properties.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare institutional level financial statements for assigned properties on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis for distribution to the respective owners.
• Ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and are in accordance with the requirements of the respective Owners.
• Work with the Core Team of any one property, and the Owner(s), to provide assurance and assist with the interpretation of the financial aspects of the property’s operations.
• Coordinate with the Core Team on the annual operating budgets for each of the respective properties in consultation with other departments, owners, and asset managers.
• Prepare the year end working files for the annual audits.
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly tenant charges.
• Calculate of CAM & Tax recoveries on a monthly and annual basis.
• Monitor individual portfolio related Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Manage property cashflow.
• Prepare and submit HST returns where applicable.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience, Property Accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in an MSOffice 365 environment, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using Yardi 7s Property Management software is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, bilingual (English & French) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the assigned portfolio with the support of a strong team.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

$60,000 - $75,000 annual base salary

Commitment to our People

We are committed to creating a positive experience for our employees. We work hard at Colonnade BridgePort, and we have fun while doing it! Our employees enjoy participating in sports tournaments, BBQ’s, potlucks, prize draws, holiday parties, and more! The successful candidate can expect the following perks and benefits:

• Three weeks starting paid vacation, three days personal leave, five days sick leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Hybrid working environment (position dependent, alternative may be offered)
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage (cost shared by company and employee)
• RRSP matching program
• Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Summer hours (position dependent, alternative may be offered)

Colonnade BridgePort acknowledges that teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can bring about innovative solutions and ideas. Therefore, we welcome and encourage qualified applications from people of all gender identities, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] .

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

This position represents a current vacancy within our organization.