Property Administrator (Contract)

BentallGreenOak; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Extended health and dental benefits

2 weeks paid vacation

RRSP matching

Health or wellness spending account

Job summary

Warrington PCI Management is hiring a Property Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for assigned properties in the Lower Mainland. You will prepare month-end statements, manage billings, tax filings, cash flow, and assist with budgets and forecasts, working with Property Managers and auditors.

The role requires 2+ years in property accounting, strong English communication, and proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field with preference for commerce or accounting.
• Minimum two years of property management accounting experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and recoveries.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience and working knowledge of Yardi Voyager, PayScan and Vendor Cafe an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting of assigned properties with monthly and year-to-date reporting.
• Prepare month-end financial statements and management reports with variance analysis.
• Process billings for management fees, rent, and tenant charges.
• Prepare tax filings and remittances (GST, PST, Non-Resident tax).
• Prepare cash-flow statements and monthly distributions.
• Assist with capital expenditures tracking and monthly variances.
• Review AR and support property managers with tenant inquiries.
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with auditors.
• Assist in CAM and tax recovery reconciliations and billings.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting for properties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Degree or diploma in related field

Commerce or accounting major preferred

CPA designation asset

Tools

Yardi Voyager

PayScan

Vendor Cafe

Job description

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.

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