Position Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:                                          

•        Prepare year-end working papers for external auditors;

•        Address external auditor questions / provide supporting details;

•        Prepare quarterly financial statements and covenant computations required by lenders;

•        Reconcile federal and provincial income tax accounts to interim statements and Notice of Assessments;

•        Prepare stub period income calculations; 

•        Prepare common area maintenance (CAM) and realty tax (RT) reconciliations;

•        Prepare utility charge-back computations for high usage tenancies;

•        Review leases and be proficient in operating expense recovery provisions and definitions;

•        Respond to tenant inquires related to CAM and RT invoices; 

•        Work directly with the realty tax consultant on tax bills and tenant allocations;

•        Record year-end audit entries, validate final trial balance and Financial Statements, and send financial statement to external Owners/Partners;

•        Ensure and enforce compliance to all company, client and legislated Safety policies and procedures;

•        Other duties/projects as assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies

•        Sound knowledge of Accounting Principles (ASPE) as they are applied within the Property Management Industry;

•        Sound knowledge of financial systems, specifically Yardi Voyager;

•        Sound computer skills including knowledge of Excel (advanced);

•        Ability to implement and follow processes;

•        Highly organized;

•        Strong verbal and written communication skills;

•        Confidentiality;

•        Professional personal appearance;

•        Attention to detail;

•        Takes initiative;

•        Reliable;

Requirements

Education and Experience

•        University degree

•        Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CFA) an asset

•        Experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management • Thorough knowledge of all relevant federal, provincial and municipal reporting requirements

•        Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

•        Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including Yardi Voyager, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.