Property Accountant (Ottawa)

Osgoode Properties; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Osgoode Properties Limited, a leader in rental property management, is seeking a Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of Canadian multi-unit residential properties in Ottawa. You will report to the Manager, Accounting and contribute to monthly statements, reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.

The role requires a college diploma or degree in accounting or related field, 3+ years of general accounting experience, and strong numerical and communication skills in

Qualifications

• College diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general accounting, preferably in residential property management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communications.
• Experience with Yardi is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle of accounting duties for assigned properties.
• Weekly bank reconciliations and monthly cash flows.
• Monthly financial statements and account analyses.
• Review invoices and assist property management with budgets and remittances.
• Support year-end procedures and internal process documentation.

Education

College diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Salary Range: $60,889.45 To $65,486.78 Annually

Osgoode Properties Limited, a leader in rental property management, has a position available for a Property Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, the Property Accountant is responsible to report on the day-to-day operation of an assigned group of Canadian multi-unit residential rental properties.

Your new roles and responsibilities:

As an accurate and detail-oriented individual, the Property Accountant is responsible for the full cycle of accounting duties of the assigned properties within the portfolio but not limited to:

• Performing weekly bank reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly cash flows.
• Monthly Financial Statement preparation.
• Performing monthly account analysis and reconciliation.
• Analyzing monthly variances and drafting explanations.
• Assisting Property Managers and Regional Managers with tenant inquiries.
• Reviewing tenant account receivable and following up with respect to collections, bad debt allowance and write offs.
• Preparing monthly HST and QST remittances.
• Assisting Property Management with preparation of annual property budgets.
• Preparing and processing of non-automated transactions as required.
• Reviewing, coding and approving invoices in accounting system.
• Assisting Property Management with Ontario Above Guideline Increase applications and processing.
• Performing year end procedures
• Drafting and/or updating internal process documentation.
• Assisting with annual filing requirements (i.. Energy Star, MPAC, etc.).
• Communicating with internal and external partners as required.

Requirements for success:

• College diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general accounting, preferably within the residential property management industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates curiosity, critical thinking, and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with Yardi software is considered an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French.
• Previous experience in property management.
• Experience using Yardi or a similar database.
• Proficiency in preparing monthly cash flows.
• Experience preparing monthly HST and QST remittances.
• Experience supporting the preparation of annual property budgets.

This a full-time permanent position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Osgoode welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Although Osgoode Properties does not use AI tools in the screening of applicants, AI may be used by outside vendors in applicant processing