Property Accountant

MetCap Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented company is seeking a Property Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of residential properties. This role involves preparing monthly financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and coordinating with various departments for budget preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA designation, and proficiency in Excel, with a keen eye for detail and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact property management success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with experience in Property Management.
• CPA designation or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle full accounting cycle for residential real estate properties.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and analyze variances to budget.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Yardi Voyageur

Job description

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MetCap Living Management Inc. is one of the largest private third-party property managers specializing in multi-residential property management. We are a growth-oriented company with our head office located in Toronto, Ontario, and property operations across British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

We have an immediate opening for a Property Accountant at our Downtown Toronto office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Handle full accounting cycle for a portfolio of residential real estate properties.
2. Coordinate with accounts payable/revenue accountant/operations to ensure monthly cutoff procedures are in effect for payables and revenues.
3. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and reconciliation of control accounts (accounts receivable, accounts payable, last month’s rent, LMR interest) to subsidiary ledgers, intercompany balances, schedules of balance sheet accounts.
4. Prepare monthly reporting packages (financial statements, actual to budget analysis, operations report, balance sheet analysis), and analyze variances to budget.
5. Ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed.
6. Prepare and file HST returns promptly.
7. Prepare annual budget package, coordinating with other departments for receipt of budget data.
8. Prepare annual year-end audit working papers and liaise with auditors during fieldwork.
9. Maintain various books, records, and files.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with experience in Property Management.
• CPA designation, equivalent, or working towards it.
• Proficient in Excel; Yardi Voyageur systems experience is an asset.
• Self-directed with initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Punctual with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Salary is commensurate with experience. We will consider candidates with less formal qualifications if they demonstrate strong accounting and analytical skills.

We thank all applicants; only qualified candidates will be contacted. MetCap Living Management Inc. is committed to accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please email us if you require disability-related accommodation.