Property Accountant I

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.
At Avison Young, we are committed to providing acomprehensive suite of commercial real estate servicesto our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive.Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.
Overview

General purpose of this job is to prepare timely financial statements ensuring all schedules and reports accurately reflect the financial activity for each entity. The individual will adhere to established policies and procedures ensuring appropriate internal controls. Additional responsibilities include participation in accounting training, plus the coordination of client requests and monthly financial statements.
The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $72,000 to $80,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.
Responsibilities

The Property Accountant may:
Responsible for accurate input of data provided by Property Managers
Review all leases and related accounting lease abstract forms
Review and approve AR including billing adjustments, security deposit refunds, etc.
Review and approve AP vendor invoices for property number, coding, description and approvals
Review rental edits (scheduled charges)
Review and input budgets
Review and approve CAM/Escalation reconciliations and related billing adjustments
Prepare bank reconciliations
Prepare banking forms as needed (or requested by Vice President Finance) – Stop Payment Requests, Bank Request Form for banking issues or discrepancies, etc.
Responsible for ensuring monthly mortgage, land lease, or other recurring monthly payments are processed timely – avoiding any penalties for late payment.
Prepare sales & use tax form(s) and related back up schedule(s) to ensure the accurate and timely payment of amounts due
Review business license/tax for accuracy and process payment timely
Prepare financial statements – mostly cash basis with occasional accrual, if appropriate
Prepare and enter journal entries – standard, recurring, reversing, adjusting, reclassing, prepaid rent, accruals, etc.
Responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial statements
Approve (initial & date) weekly cash requirements and attach a cash balance report to show monies are available
Prepare wire transfers to move monies as needed
Prepare funding requests as needed for capital or operating
Prepare owner distributions as needed
Prepare secondary excel or word reporting schedules for (but not limited to) depreciation, amortization, security deposits, loan schedules and balance sheet schedules
Prepare and process monthly fees due – including management fees, asset management fees, TI or construction fees, etc.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Prepare audit packages for auditors and controllers
Print and review AR aging with property manager weekly
Review rent roll monthly with property manager
Follow and adhere to Avison Young and client policies and procedures
Process and complete special projects as requested by Vice President Finance, accounting manager, client, or property manager
Assist in the review, analysis and collection of Avison Young corporate accounts receivable – including but not limited to:
Payroll Reimbursements
Management Fees
Lease Commissions
Construction Supervision Fees
Prepare and submit to supervisor a written action plan for desk coverage during absences. This would include both vacation and personal time off coverage.
Qualifications

University degree or college diploma in an accounting related field of study
Minimum of 2+ years of commercial real estate experience
Minimum of 3+ years of full cycle accounting
Minimum of 1+ years of financial reporting
Can work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and cope with changing priorities
Good communication skills verbal and written with the ability to collaborate and build relationships
Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
Highly proficient in Microsoft office with an emphasis on Excel
Strong technical skills
Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills
Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Yardi Voyager experience is an asset

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