Senior Property Accountant
JOB_53070611118640Job type
PermanentLocation
Calgary, AB, Canada.Profession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
Competitive
Join one of the top Property Management companies in Calgary!
Your new role
Reporting to the Manager, Residential Accounting, the Senior Property Accountant will draw upon their strong analysis, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in reviewing month-end journal entries and working papers, maintenance of financial statements as well as providing guidance and mentorship to fellow team members. The individual will provide oversight and deep analysis on various accounting processes and procedures relating to the residential portfolio.
What you'll need to succeed
The Ideal Candidate:- Proven ability to be a leader within a team
- Thrives on detail-oriented work and has exemplary time management skills
- Organized and productive while working independently, as well as a committed team player
- Encompasses strong critical thinking with a proactive mindset
- Strong numeracy and written communication skills
- Demonstrates good judgment in applying company policies and is dependable to deliver high-quality results when handed time-sensitive tasks
- Shows initiative in learning new skills and expanding knowledge base needed to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting team
Responsibilities include:
Review and Oversight
- Provide guidance and informal leadership to members of the residential accounting team
- Conduct thorough reviews of monthly, quarterly, and annual working papers, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and in compliance with IFRS
- Ensure all monthly internal financial reporting is delivered accurately and on time
- Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budgets for the residential portfolio
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing accounting processes and procedures
- Develop and implement efficient solutions to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity
- Monitor and review accounting processes and procedures and recommend and/or implement changes as appropriate to improve internal controls and efficiencies
- Perform detailed analysis of financial data to uncover trends, patterns and potential issues
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making
- Maintain open and effective communication with members of the residential accounting team and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment with business objectives and expectations
- Assist with internal and external auditor requirements
- Lead and manage ad hoc projects aimed at improving accounting processes and evolving business needs
- Ensure timely completion of projects while meeting quality standards and achieving desired outcomes
Qualifications:
- Relevant University or College degree in business, accounting, or economics
- CPA or working towards designation considered an asset
- 5+ years accounting experience
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Prior property accounting experience considered an asset
- Yardi (real-estate software) experience considered an asset
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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