Intermediate Property Accountant

Intermediate Property Accountant

Toronto, ON

Who We Are: BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 28 cities across fourteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit

BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The Opportunity: The Property Accountant is responsible for adding value to BentallGreenOak (Canada) LP staff and clients by providing accurate and timely financial information that helps them to better manage their properties and budgets, make timely decisions, provide meaningful financial reports and monitor and control cash flows.

What you will do:

• Produce monthly Financial Statements according to IFRS/ASPE or as specified by client policy/requirements.
• Provide supplementary reporting as required by the client
• Utilize budgets and other tools to analyze variances
• Reconcile, analyze and understand all Balance Sheet accounts
• Prepare and record operating costs and realty tax adjustments monthly
• Ensure all HST and other legislated taxes and assessments are reconciled and remitted on a timely basis
• Monitor cash flows positions with special attention to monthly mortgage payments, payroll billings, management fees, property taxes, HST remittances, capital and leasing costs, and any other major monthly expenditure
• Anticipate future cash deficiencies and arrange for funding (cash management)
• Determine surplus funds for distributions to owners
• Support site in reconciliation and invoicing of tenants as due
• Supply tenant analysis and statements of accounts as required
• Complete year end operating cost adjustments and tenant billings for assigned properties within 90 days of operating year end
• Prepare property budgets within assigned deadlines
• Provide input/feedback for improving procedures and initiating quality and efficiency enhancements
• Communicate efficiently and effectively, in a professional manner, with all BentallGreenOak employees and clients
• Assist in covering for vacation and absenteeism
• Other duties as assigned from time to time
• Embrace and proactively support BentallGreenOak's culture of environmental responsibility and social responsibility

Who you are:

• Education - Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience - 2-3 years of related experience required; previous property management accounting experience an asset
• Relationship Skills - Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; team player
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Ability to allocate time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
• Computer Skills - Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs; knowledge of JD Edwards is considered an asset.
• Police Clearance - A criminal verification check is required for employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee's unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners, and stakeholders/investors. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at and include: Job posting number, your name and your preferred method of contact.