Property Accountant

Oxford Properties Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate investor is seeking a Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of Canadian assets. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a university degree, and ideally be working towards a CPA designation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Property Accounting.
• Proven financial analytical skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general ledger accounting and preparing financial statements.
• Work proactively with the Operations team to identify issues regarding financial results.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

University degree

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

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We are looking for a property accountant to join Oxford’s North American Accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting for a specific portfolio of Canadian assets. Responsibilities include general ledger accounting, preparing financial statements, reviewing financial statement results, preparing analysis on an individual and/or consolidated portfolio basis, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing accounting support to the operations group.

This role requires strong attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to multitask in a complex environment. Experience working in the real estate industry and large organization with a complex legal entity structure is an asset.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for all aspects of general ledger accounting including preparing monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, etc.
• Prepare reporting and analysis to joint venture partner, lenders and Corporate Accounting group.
• Prepare real estate tax, operating expense and other CAM (escalation billings) for tenants.
• Prepare statutory and audited financial statements for regulatory and lender reporting requirements.
• Work proactively with the tax team and external advisors to ensure compliance with Canadian tax requirements.
• Assist the Manager to ensure that the overall team monthly reporting is completed on time and accurately.
• Work proactively with the Operations team to identify issues regarding the monthly financial results, reporting packages to clients, tenant escalation / tax questions, and provide guidance on proper accounting policies.
• Participate in the monthly Operations / Accounting meetings on portfolio planning and the discussion and presentation of property results.
• Work with the Asset Managers and other interested parties to coordinate the creation and flow of financial data, budgets and reforecasts.
• Participate in the development, training, and implementation of new accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Act as a systems and process support for Accounting and Operations.
• Support and implement special project initiatives including documentation, process efficiencies, and implementation of system related improvements.
• Work with independent auditors and create work papers to be used in conjunction with audits.
• Reviewing and analyzing tenant leases.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned in order to maintain accurate and efficient workflow and reporting.
• Propose recommendations for process improvement of standardized reporting, policies and procedures to support efficiency and effectiveness of day to day activities.
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You Have

• University degree.
• Completion of or working towards a CPA designation.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Property Accounting in Office or Retail sectors.
• Proven financial analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within, as well as outside the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively and professionally under pressure or in stressful situations.
• Independent, self-starter, and also works well in a team based environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities within structured deadlines and deliverables.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Excellent knowledge and experience related to technology and accounting systems in a real estate environment (JD Edwards preferred).
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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