property accountant

*Company Description:* We are a small, family-run property management company deeply committed to delivering friendly, high-quality service to our tenants. Family owned and operated for over 50 years, our portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties. With a focus on community, sustainability and a close-knit office environment, we foster an atmosphere where each team member can contribute meaningfully and try new tasks. *Job Summary:* The Property Accountant manages the full-cycle accounting of assigned properties. The role will initially focus on property accounting related to our residential property portfolio. Responsibilities will be expanded to include our commercial property portfolio once proficiency and familiarity with our residential portfolio is demonstrated. *Responsibilities include:* * Complete month-end accounting processes including intercompany transactions, data management of rent charges and AP, to posting month-end journal entries * Perform management fee billings, rent roll billings and tenant chargebacks * Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including tenant billing and rent collections. * Performing monthly bank reconciliations and reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable sub-ledgers to the general ledger. * Reviewing and investigating variances on the financial statements to budget and prior periods and provide reporting to management or property manager * Ensuring accurate recording and collection of monthly income * Credit checks for residential and commercial tenants * Security deposit record keeping and reconciliation * Assist data collection for arbitration applications and preparation * Posting journal entries * Providing accounting support to the property managers and staff * Preparing annual working papers for year end * Coordinating with Office Manager and external accounting firm to meet filing deadlines * File and organize accounting documents of assigned properties * Process and distribute paperwork to relevant parties *Commercial Property Management Responsibilities (Following Transition & Training):* * Common Area Maintenance (CAM) cost reconciliation and billing/refunds * Processing remittances for GST * Credit checks and lease administration support for commercial tenants Additional Opportunities: * Collaborate with our CPA Operations Manager on special projects * Interact with company owners and executives * Minimum of 3 years experience in property accounting or related field * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Experience with residential and/or commercial property accounting * CPA or progress towards CPA certification preferred but not required * Experience with accounting software Yardi Breeze or Voyager is an asset * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Superior organizational skills and self motivated * Ability to meet deadlines Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance * RRSP match * Vision care Experience: * Property accounting: 3 years (required) Location: * Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9 (required) Work Location: In person