Intermediate Property Accountant

BGO Real Estate•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$75,000 - CA$86,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate Property Accountant adds value to BGO staff and clients by delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information. This enables effective property and budget management, supports informed and timely decision-making, ensures clear financial reporting, and helps monitor and control cash flow. This is a hybrid position located in Toronto, ON.

Requirements

Enrolled in CPA program or equivalent post-secondary program.
Previous full-cycle accounting experience an asset.
2-3 years residential/mixed-use property accounting experience an asset, including full cycle property accounting, CAM/Tax recoveries, and financial statement preparation.
Computer Skills: intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs; knowledge of Yardi an asset.
Relationship Skills: ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; team player
Organizational/Multi-Tasking: ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
Police Clearance – A criminal verification check is required for employment

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio
Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and client-specific reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards and requirements
Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, operating cost and realty tax adjustments, and ensure accurate Balance Sheet reporting
Manage tax compliance and remittances, including HST, GST, QST, property taxes, and other statutory obligations
Monitor cash flow and property expenditures, including mortgages, payroll, management fees, taxes, capital and leasing costs, and determine surplus funds for owner distributions
Support tenant accounting and billing, including reconciliations, statements of account, tenant analysis, and year-end operating cost recoveries
Take ownership and accountability for the assigned portfolio, while collaborating with BGO teams and clients, improving processes, supporting colleagues, and contributing to BGO’s environmental and social responsibility initiatives