Property Accountant

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Jones Lang LaSalle as a Property Accountant, responsible for essential accounting tasks including budget tracking and financial reporting. You will benefit from a competitive benefits plan in a supportive environment, shaping the future of commercial real estate in Toronto.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

Deep investment in technology

Supportive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in general accounting; real estate accounting experience a plus.
• Professional designation (CPA) obtained or in progress.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations.
• Analyze monthly budget variances.
• Prepare documents for year-end audit.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL is seeking a Property Accountant who will be responsible for monthly accounting activities and capital budget tracking for the properties assigned to you. You will also help establish budgets and forecasts and oversee year-end audit preparations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations

Issue common area certificates and annual financial statements

Help prepare operating budgets and forecasts and develop the capital budget

Analyze monthly budget variances

Prepare monthly accruals and adjustment entries

Track capital budgets and monitor projects

Calculate depreciation costs on a monthly basis

Prepare documents for the year-end audit by an external auditor

Take part in the review of financial controls

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for partners, as required

Liaise with various stakeholders (joint owners, operations team, treasury, property services, property financial administration, etc.)

Prepare GST/QST-related filing documents

Recommend improvements to assigned processes and analysis

Participate on special projects and process harmonization initiatives

Serve as the contact person for the assigned property management team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or equivalent

Two to three years of experience in general accounting; experience in real estate accounting an asset

Professional designation (CPA) obtained or in progress

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel)

Strong communication (English) and interpersonal skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Team spirit

Ability to analyze, interpret and organize information

Dynamic personality and a positive attitude

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate

Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work

Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being

Location:

On-site –Toronto, ON

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL is seeking a Property Accountant who will be responsible for monthly accounting activities and capital budget tracking for the properties assigned to you. You will also help establish budgets and forecasts and oversee year-end audit preparations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations

• Issue common area certificates and annual financial statements

• Help prepare operating budgets and forecasts and develop the capital budget

• Analyze monthly budget variances

• Prepare monthly accruals and adjustment entries

• Track capital budgets and monitor projects

• Calculate depreciation costs on a monthly basis

• Prepare documents for the year-end audit by an external auditor

• Take part in the review of financial controls

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for partners, as required

• Liaise with various stakeholders (joint owners, operations team, treasury, property services, property financial administration, etc.)

• Prepare GST/QST-related filing documents

• Recommend improvements to assigned processes and analysis

• Participate on special projects and process harmonization initiatives

• Serve as the contact person for the assigned property management team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or equivalent

• Two to three years of experience in general accounting; experience in real estate accounting an asset

• Professional designation (CPA) obtained or in progress

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel)

• Strong communication (English) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to meet tight deadlines

• Team spirit

• Ability to analyze, interpret and organize information

• Dynamic personality and a positive attitude

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate

• Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

• A supportive, caring and diverse work environment designed for your growth and well-being

Location:

On-site –Toronto, ON

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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