Senior Property Accountant

Northview Residential REIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Property Accountant to enhance their residential accounting team in Calgary. This role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor team members while conducting detailed reviews of financial statements and ensuring compliance with IFRS. You will play a key role in process improvement, stakeholder communication, and project management, driving efficiency and accuracy in accounting practices. With a competitive rewards program and a supportive work environment, this is a chance to make a significant impact in the communities served. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is tailored for you.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan

Support for career and professional development

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience required.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of financial statements and ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Identify areas for improvement in accounting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented work

Time management

Critical thinking

Numeracy skills

Written communication

Education

University or College degree in business or accounting

Tools

Microsoft 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 neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.

We are looking for a Senior Property Accountant to join our Corporate-Financeteam in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Manager, Residential Accounting, the Senior Property Accountant will draw upon their strong analysis, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in reviewing month-end journal entries and working papers, maintenance of financial statements as well as providing guidance and mentorship to fellow team members. The individual will provide oversight and deep analysis on various accounting processes and procedures relating to the residential portfolio.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven ability to be a leader within a team
• Thrives on detail-oriented work and has explementary time management skills
• Organized and productive while working independently, as well as a committed team player
• Encompasses strong critical thinking with a proactive mindset
• 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
• Shows initiative in learning new skills and expanding knowledge base needed to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting team

Responsibilities include:

Review and Oversight

• Provide guidance and informal leadership to members within the residential accounting team
• Conduct thorough reviews of monthly, quarterly, and annual working papers, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and in compliance with IFRS
• Ensure all monthly internal financial reporting are delivered accurately and on time
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budgets for the residential portfolio

Process Improvement

• Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing accounting processes and procedures
• Develop and implement efficient solutions to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity
• Monitor and review accounting processes and procedures and recommend and/or implement changes as appropriate to improve internal controls and efficiencies

Analysis

• Perform detailed analysis of financial data to uncover trends, patterns and potential issues
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision making

Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain open and effective communication with members of residential accounting team and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment with business objectives and expectations
• Assist with internal and external auditor requirements

Project Management

• Lead and manage ad hoc projects aimed at improving accounting processes and evolving business needs
• Ensure timely completion of projects while meeting quality standards and achieving desired outcomes

Qualifications:

• Relevant University or College degree in business or accounting
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior property accounting experience considered an asset
• Yardi (real-estate software) experience considered an asset

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.