Executrade
Property Accountant Edmonton, AB
Property Accountant – Edmonton
As Property Accountant, you will manage the internal accounting, budgeting, and reporting for a portfolio of commercial properties. You will report to the Senior Property Manager and work closely with the property management team to ensure accurate reporting, billing, and payables.
The ideal candidate is meticulous, attentive, analytical, and can consistently meet deadlines. You thrive on predictable cycles and enjoy paying attention to the tiniest of details.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum 3-5 years of senior level property accounting experience within the commercial real estate industry
- Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
- Experience with property management software (e.g. Yardi)
- Independent self-starter who works well within in a team-based environment
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle conflicting priorities within structured deadlines and deliverables
- Advanced education in accounting; CPA designation is an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly rent rolls
- Prepare annual financial statements and property budgets
- Prepare annual operating cost/common area and utilities reconciliation
- Oversee A/R and A/P
- Review lease agreements and ensure accurate rent billing and collection
- Prepare written communication to tenants
- Work collaboratively with property management to provide financial insights and support
- Participate in the development, training and implementation of new accounting policies, controls, and procedures
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of real estate accounting activities for a diversified portfolio of Retail, Office, and Industrial properties
- Continuously evaluate the efficiency of internal processes to seek opportunities for process improvements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
- 3-5+ years of experience in commercial property management accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Yardi property management accounting software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills