Real Estate Accountant

&Connect; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking a dedicated accountant to manage financial statements and accounts for commercial and residential properties. The successful candidate will ensure timely reporting and maintain accurate financial records, requiring keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in full cycle accounting for real estate properties.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel and MS-Word.
• Working knowledge of commercial leases.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly financial statements.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing yearly tenant pre-billings and budgets.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to multi-task

Initiative

Work independently

Teamwork

Proficiency in MS-Excel

Proficiency in MS-Word

Tools

Property Management Software

Job description

Preparing monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner

Preparing monthly, quarterly and year end working paper and reporting packages

Prepare monthly accruals and adjusting entries

Prepare bank reconciliations

Maintain fixed asset module, including amortization of fixed assets

Ensure timely collection of receivables from tenants

Analysis of A / R & A / P and preparation of detailed account reconciliations

Preparing annual year-end audit working papers

Prepare yearly tenant pre-billings and budgets

Prepare annual CAM statements and financial statements

Calculate and process final recovery invoices

Review leases and set up tenant and charges in accounting software

The requirements for a successful candidate :

3+ years’ experience of full cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties

Detail oriented

Strong communication and organizational skills

The ability to meet deadlines and multi-task effectively

The ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in MS-Excel and MS-Word

Working knowledge of commercial leases

Property Management Software experience would be an asset