Title: Property Accountant (CPA Pre-Approved Program)

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Position Summary: Prepares and maintains accounting records which includes general accounting, costing and budget data. Examines, analyzes and interprets accounting records for the purpose of preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis – completed on a timely basis as per monthly accounting schedule
• Monthly journal entries preparation – to include proper supporting documentation
• Account reconciliations – includes asset & liability general ledger account reconciliations, maintaining approved protected spreadsheets where required, ensure sub-ledgers reconcile with general ledger.
• Revenue – rent roll sub-ledger reconciliation, preparation of tenant LMR interest cheques
• Annual operating budget preparation and analysis – includes detailed utility rate and consumption analysis and variance explanations from pro-forma
• Handle queries relating to portfolio from Operations staff & auditors
• Maintain proper monthly and year-end accounting working paper files – year-end file to include proper supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts
• Proper set up of acquisitions and disposals in computer system – includes rent roll, subledgers, account analysis
• Special projects as assigned by Accounting Manager

Qualifications:

• College diploma or University degree in Accounting or Business
• Actively pursuing CPA Designation (CAPREIT is a Pre-approved Program)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Financial Statement experience is an asset
• Must have strong working knowledge of MS Excel

Please note that applications from all interested individuals are appreciated; however, we will only contact candidates that are selected for an interview.

CAPREIT values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. 

CAPREIT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.