Property Accountant

Warrington PCI Management; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Extended health & dental

2 weeks vacation

RRSP matching

Health/wellness account

Job summary

Warrington PCI Management in Vancouver is seeking a Property Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for assigned properties and support the Property Management team with timely financial reporting and insights.

You will prepare month-end statements, rent roll billings, tax filings, cash flows and budgets; collaborate with auditors; and help track capital expenditures. CPA designation is a plus, strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of property management accounting experience.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and recoveries is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial statements and management reports with variance analysis.
• Perform rent roll billings, management fee billings and tenant chargebacks.
• Prepare tax filings and remittances (GST, PST, Non-Resident tax installments).
• Prepare cash-flow statements and monthly distributions.
• Assist in tracking capital expenditures and variances with Property Managers.
• Review A/R and liaise with Property Managers on tenant queries.
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare CAM and Tax recovery reconciliations and billings.
• Assist in annual property forecast and budget preparation.
• Update leases in Yardi Voyager and adjust recovery matrix.

Skills

Property accounting

Yardi Voyager

PayScan

Vendor Cafe

Financial reporting

Education

Degree or diploma in a related field

CPA designation an asset

Tools

Yardi Voyager

PayScan

Vendor Cafe

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Property Accountant to work with our industrial and commercial clients. If you have around 2 years of relevant experience and a passion for commercial property management, we want to meet you!

Please read more below:

Warrington PCI Management is a leading third-party property management, leasing, and strata management company. The company manages approximately 17 million sq ft of retail, office, industrial, multi-family and marine properties throughout the Lower Mainland. We are looking to hire a Property Accountant to join our team and are looking for individuals with experience and passion for commercial real estate.

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the Property Accountant is to manage the full-cycle accounting of assigned properties. With guidance from the Team Leads and Property Manager(s), the Property Accountant acts as the first point of contact for all internal accounting related inquiries for the assigned properties and assists the Property Management team by providing insights through reports. The Property Accountant manages the assigned properties’ accounts to ensure an accurate representation of monthly and year-to-date transactions through financial statements and other reports.

Specific Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Accounting

• Prepare month-end financial statements and management reports, including variance analysis and account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform management fee billings, rent roll billings and tenant chargebacks
• Prepare tax filing and remittances (e.g., GST, PST, and Non-Resident tax installments)
• Prepare cash-flow and monthly distributions
• Assist in tracking of capital expenditures and follow-up with Property Managers on monthly variances
• Review accounts receivable and assist Property Managers on tenant queries
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with auditors
• Prepare annual CAM and Tax recovery reconciliation and billings
• Assist Property Managers in preparing annual property forecast and budget
• Determine budgeted operating expense and realty tax installment
• Update tenant charges based on approved budgeted operating expense and realty tax installments
• Review and enter new leases or amendments into Yardi Voyager
• Update property recovery matrix based on the review of leases
• Review and revise A/P coding to ensure accuracy
• File and organize accounting documents of assigned properties
• Process and distribute paperwork to relevant parties

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects, including new property set up, sale of property, and other duties as assigned
• Provide vacation coverage for other Property Accountants as may be required
• Other duties and special projects as required

Qualifications

To be successful in the Property Accountant position, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:

Education and Experience

• Degree or diploma in a related field, with a preference for commerce or accounting-related major
• Minimum two (2) years of property management accounting experience
• CPA designation an asset
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and recoveries
• Intermediate computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Experience and working knowledge of Yardi Voyager, PayScan, and Vendor Cafe an asset
• Practical judgement and decisive manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in the English language
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain a calm focus
• Detail oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Positive self-starter, self-motivated, hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• A dedication to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to cope with changes including changes in business and client needs
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment
• Ability to multitask

This role comes with a competitive base salary in the range of CAD $60,000-85,000, along with a discretionary bonus, extended health and dental benefits, 2 weeks of paid vacation, RRSP matching program, and a health or wellness spending account. The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

Warrington PCI Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.