Intermediate Client Accountant

Description

• Assist in building and automating Excel templates
• Upload quarterly information to MSCI and compare returns to internally calculated IPD returns
• Assist with the year-end financial audits
• Prepare monthly HST / QST returns for filing and process payments.
• Calculate, retrieve, analyze and communicate key financial metrics (IRR, TWRR, NAV, etc.)
• Prepare quarterly fund level financial reports — including all schedules, analysis of balance sheet, property market values fund level income, capital variance analysis as well as key leasing statistics
• Work with 3rd party property managers to ensure monthly deadlines for data feeds and reporting adheres to established reporting standards
• Quarterly mortgage continuity schedule and leasing schedules (lease rollover, lease expiry, vacancy)
• Process invoices, bank deposits, prepare bank transfers and entries
• Assist with the budgeting process including review property budget submission for reasonability and accuracy, including validating and inputting 3rd party managed property budgets
• Maintain corporate ledgers - balance sheet reconciliations and monthly accruals
• Process monthly / quarterly distributions to clients
• Calculate quarterly true-up adjustment for Asset Management Fee
• Prepare monthly fund and property level financial reports - property income summary with variance analysis of income and expenses, accounts receivable summary with explanation of material arrears, review of property balance sheet for backup and reasonability, accumulation of leasing schedules / expiry reports, intercompany reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation

Requirements

• Analytical Skills – Quick learner with strong analytic and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail; filtering information based on priority, relevance & other critical factors.
• Education – Working towards or completed a recognized accounting designation (CPA) and Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Commerce is an asset.
• Computer Skills – Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point. Knowledge of Yardi is an asset.
• Decision Making Skills – Identify and analyze problems for reference to manager on non-routine issues; resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Experience – A strong track record of success with minimum three to four years of experience in a fund administration firm, management consulting firm, investment bank, real estate/finance, or similar environment.
• Relationship Skills – Well developed written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills; ability to develop and sustain strong working relationships with senior business leaders; ability to exercise strict confidentiality; place priority on client service.
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills – Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy of work; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to take initiative and be a self-starter; ability to work resourcefully and independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise.

Benefits

• Exposure to a leading real estate platform with opportunities for career advancement
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being
• A dynamic, inclusive workplace where your ideas are encouraged and innovation is celebrated

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance