Student, Real Estate Financial Operations (Winter 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) invites applications for a Student, Real Estate Financial Operations role within the REFO group in Edmonton. You will learn about high-performing teams and assist in delivering objectives by applying accounting principles and analyzing financial data, supporting quarterly property data collection from external managers.

You will gain hands-on experience using Yardi Voyager to review, validate, and reconcile investment records and property

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management, IS, or related field.
• Post-graduation plans to enroll in a professional accounting designation program are advantageous.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of IFRS/ASPE is beneficial.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and detail-oriented abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office; adaptable to new software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Applying accounting principles and analyzing accounting information.
• Performing bank and investment reconciliations and ad-hoc accounting tasks.
• Supporting Accountants/Senior Accountants and processing transactions in Yardi Voyager.
• Loading and validating accounting trial balances in Yardi Voyager.
• Assisting in projects under the Senior Manager, Foreign Real Estate Accounting.

Skills

Accounting basics

IFRS/ASPE

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Management/IS related field

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Job Overview

CLOSING DATE: October 8, 2026

Opportunity The Real Estate Financial Operations (REFO) group is responsible for the collection and reporting of property level financial results and the financial statement consolidation activities of AIMCo’s Real Estate investment holding vehicles. As the successful Student, Real Estate Financial Operations you will learn about the functions of a high performing team and will assist the team in delivering on their objectives. Playing an important role, you will contribute to the broader Real Estate Financial Operations by applying accounting principles and analyzing financial data by assisting Senior Accountants with the collection of property data from the external managers on a quarterly basis. Additionally, you will gain in-depth experience using the Yardi Voyager accounting system where you will review, validate, and reconcile AIMCo investment records and property financial statements. Our success as an organization is as dependent on the growth of our people as it is our investments. We provide opportunity to our employees, embrace talent with new ideas and are committed to a culture of continuous learning.

Contract & Location

4-month, full-time role with the possibility of extension.

Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on October 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Applying accounting principles and analyzing accounting information


• Performing bank and various investment reconciliations and ad-hoc accounting functions


• Supporting the Accountants/Senior Accountants and assisting in the processing of investment management transactions in Yardi Voyager


• Loading and validating accounting trial balances in Yardi Voyager


• Assisting in the execution of projects under the direction of the Senior Manager, Foreign Real Estate Accounting

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Information Systems, or another related field


• Post-graduation plans to enroll in a professional accounting designation program is advantageous


• Previous bookkeeping and/or accounting experience is a definite asset


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Canadian GAAP (ASPE) are an asset


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, prepare financial reports, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on information presented


• Highly proficient with MS Applications and ability to quickly adapt to various software applications


• Strong understanding of finance, accounting, and business concepts


• Exceptional research, analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills


• Thrives under pressure and enjoys contributing to team goals


• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures

You will become confident in taking over some of the daily tasks of the accountants and collaborate with and assist the Senior Accountants with property level accounting. You will gain a large network of connections with the relationships you have built with our talented employees.

About AIMCo

About AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAN$194.7 billion of assets under management. AIMCo invests globally on behalf of multiple pension, endowment, insurance and government funds in the Province of Alberta. AIMCo prioritizes results and outcomes through a flexible, hybrid approach to work. We are looking for proven achievers, motivated to work in a collaborative environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve.

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries. If you are a purpose-driven, high-achiever excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic industry, you’ll enjoy your career with us!