Property Accountant needed at 5955 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1W5, Canada

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The Property Accountant reports to the Director of Property and Operations to provide reliable and timely financial reports for properties managed by Dexterra on an efficient basis and provides support to the client’s financial administrators.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage property financial records for the assigned properties
• Generate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist in reconciliation of capital projects costs
• Complete the analysis of all capital costs incurred
• Oversees month end close process
• Review annual CAM and Tax final billing adjustments
• Review year-end audit working paper files and maintain amortization schedules
• Review month-end activities, from balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Ensure all financial reporting are delivered accurately and by the due date
• Full cycle accounting responsibilities for financial statement preparation in accordance with IFRS while ensuring internal controls are followed
• Review general ledgers against budget for accuracy and provides detail variance analyses.
• Manager AR and ARP processes including identifying and reviewing old or significantly high accounts receivable balances for allowance setup or bad debt write offs
• Review and approve all CAM/TAX tenant reconciliations
• Cash flow management and cash distributions to Clients
• Prepare all government remittances, including HST and annual tax returns and ensure all filings are done by the due date
• Reviews and assist with the preparation of both capital and operating budgets
• Oversees monthly forecasting function.
• Assist with various functions within the finance department as assigned
• Support the property administration staff in the financial management of properties
• Respond to various client inquiries and the property management team
• Analyze property records and address outstanding issues
• Attends monthly financial review meetings
• Support the Director, Property & Operations in overseeing and providing direction to three team members: Accounts Receivable Administrator, Accounts Payable Specialist, Property Accountant
• Deliver Excellent Service to Tenants and Vendors
• Efficient and effective communication, in a professional manner, with all employees and clients
• Support property management administration staff in responding to financial inquiries from tenants and vendors (receivables, CAM and Tax recoveries)
• Develop, review, and provide oversight to financial processes and governance
• Perform other related responsibilities as requested from time to time

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Skills and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting
• CPA Designation required or in progress
•  Two (2)years of accounting experience within the property management industry
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically in Excel and Word
• Advanced knowledge of Yardi Voyager
• Understanding of property management terminology
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Supports teamwork environment with positive and professional attitude and mentors and trains other financial staff members
• Focuses on results anticipates problems, identifies solutions, takes action
• Understands all aspects of job – impact on business goals
• Proactively assesses, responds to workflow deficiency, adheres to Dexterra’s policies
• Goes the “extra mile” to understand and respond to tenant/client needs
• Flexibility to changing work conditions including interruptions and multi-tasking ability
• Behaves and makes decisions that support Dexter’s goals/objectives
• Conducts business consistent with sustainability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, deal with deadlines
• Demonstrates integrity in decision making, listening and treatment of others.

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary range $70-75k per year 
• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a large Company

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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