Property Accountant (Commercial)

Northview Residential REIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Calgary is seeking a Property Accountant to join their Corporate-Finance team. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing operating costs, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have a CPA or be working towards one, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Excel. Competitive benefits package offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan

Support for career and professional development

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong time management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Requires excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage operating cost recoveries and tenant billing.
• Collaborate with the Operations team for financial analysis.
• Review lease agreements for accurate accounting treatment.
• Assist with auditor requests.

Skills

Organized

Strong critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong numeracy

Excellent communication skills

Education

CPA or working towards designation

Previous commercial property accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, we currently operate in nine provinces and two territories, managing over 14,600 multi-residential units, 1.25 million sq. feet of commercial space, and 200 executive suites. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighbourhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.

We are looking for a Property Accountant (Commercial) to join our Corporate-Finance team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Accounting, you will be responsible for a portfolio of commercial properties. Key to the success of this role is providing the necessary support and analysis to the Manager, working collaboratively with the Commercial Accounting team, and the interface and support to the Operations team to support the business and its growth.

Ideal Candidate

• Organized and productive while working independently, as well as a committed team player
• Encompasses strong critical thinking with a proactive mindset
• Detail-oriented work and has exemplary time management skills
• Strong numeracy and written communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in applying company policies and is dependable to deliver high-quality results when handed time-sensitive tasks
  
  

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual working papers, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations for assigned commercial properties
• Manage operating cost recoveries in accordance with lease terms, including operating cost recovery accruals, tenant billing and communication, data ownership, inquiry resolution, tenant ledger reconciliation, and payment tracking
• Collaborate with the Operations team to support financial reviews and provide financial analysis as required
• Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial results
• Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets, including communication of rental notices to tenants based on finalized budgets
• Monitor bank accounts and validate transactions, including preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with auditor requests as necessary
• A continuous process improvement mindset, with the ability to recognize opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in existing processes
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• CPA or working towards designation considered an asset
• Previous commercial property accounting experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Yardi would be an asset
• Positive, professional attitude with a high degree of integrity
• Strong work ethic who respects and meets deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, professional, and flexible; able to work both independently and as part of a team
  
  

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards program that includes recognition for individual and corporate performance
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits
• Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan
• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Support for career and professional development
• Position is located outside the downtown core, is close to the LRT, and offers free parking
  
  

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.