Utility Accountant ( •1 Year Contract •)

CAPREIT; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking a Utility Accountant for a 1-year contract in Toronto. This role involves financial reporting, management of utility data, and processing utility bills. Candidates should have a college diploma or university degree in Accounting or Business and at least 2 years of related experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with SAP is an asset.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Management and validation of utility data and monthly financial reporting.
• Processing of Utility Bills including reviewing utility batches.
• Coordination of monthly accrual file and financial reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of MS Excel

Education

College diploma or University degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

SAP

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Reports To : Manager, Utilities Accounting

Position Summary : Management and validation of utility data and monthly financial reporting as it pertains to the assigned utility.

Responsibilities

Processing of Utility Bills

Review utility batches and release into the system ensuring accuracy of payee, amount, cheque date, consumption, charges

Validate property address, invoice amounts and rate charges

Liaison with the utility companies on late payment charges and other billing issues

New / sold property billing issues

Coordinate with RAM and RS on tenant charge backs, where applicable

Management of Utility Data

Generate a utility file once a month and send to Utility consultant for assessment of required monthly accrual

Monitor utility schedules on the Consultant's Utility Portal

Work with Consultant and Controller on billing issues

Assist in developing internal reporting / quarterly reports

Correspond and resolve any issues with the data provided by the Consultant on a monthly basis

Reconcile annual Utility contracts

Validate & recommend volumes for renewing utility contracts, where applicable

Financial Reporting

Coordinate the receiving of the monthly accrual file, assess and do a first level review of the data based on thresholds before passing and sending to the Controller for review and sign off of accrual file

Generate the accrual JE and release into the system

Ensure any monthly accrual issues are resolved in the following month

Report variances with explanations on a consolidated basis, actual versus budget

Preparation and reporting of quarterly report of utility consumption, rate and cost vs LY’s quarter by province

Budgeting

Assess and review Consultants proposed budgets and validate rate changes

Responsible to collect data for new acquisition and provide budget for same

Rebate Programs

File, monitor and track Boiler rebates

Duties

Other duties

Responsible for month end binders

Other projects as assigned by the Controller

Review utility invoices, post for co-workers during their vacation time (cover-up)

Qualifications

College diploma or University degree in Accounting or Business

A minimum of 2 years of related experience

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and prioritize

Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written

Must have strong working knowledge of MS Excel

SAP experience would be an asset

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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