Property Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid working environment

RRSP matching program

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

Job summary

Colonnade BridgePort Inc. is seeking a Property Accountant in Ottawa, Ontario to plan and implement all financial accounting for a designated property portfolio. You will deliver institutional level financial statements on a timely basis and collaborate with owners, asset managers, and the core team.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in MS Office 365, and familiarity with Yardi 7s. A bilingual English/French ability is an asset.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 environment, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using Yardi 7s Property Management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare institutional level financial statements for assigned properties on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis for distribution to the respective owners.
• Ensure financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and owners' requirements.
• Coordinate with the Core Team on annual operating budgets for each property.”
• Prepare year end working files for annual audits.
• Monitor monthly tenant charges and CAM & Tax recoveries.
• Manage property cashflow and accounts receivable/payable.

Skills

3 to 5 years accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

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 [e-mail] .

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

This position represents a current vacancy within our organization.