Property Accountant

Co-operative Housing Federation BC•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$68,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Property Accountant will be responsible for a portfolio of income-producing properties (IPP) and cooperative housing entities (Co-ops). The Property Accountant will work closely with our property management team and will be the main point of contact with respect to financial matters with various stakeholders. This role involves stewarding existing projects, developing new properties, and working with partners to affect change in the affordable housing sector.

Requirements

Relevant post-secondary education in accounting and/or commerce
Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping in the real estate industry
Experience in property management focusing on residential income producing properties
Minimum 3 days per week in office following probation
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of ASNPO and ASPE
Strong analytical and financial skills
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to meet deadlines and lead multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent technical and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work effectively in a team and individual setting

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Yardi Accounting System is an asset. Yardi Voyager preferred.
CPA designated or working towards a CPA designation is an asset
Strong preference for candidates who have previous exposure to the real estate industry and non-market housing sectors in particular with a focus on the co-operative housing sector either professionally or academically
Audit experience would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Preparing monthly financial statements for assigned IPP and Co-ops
Reconciling inter-company transactions, bank accounts, A/R, A/P and general accounting transactions
Preparing journal entries, month-end adjustments, and account reconciliations
Preparing monthly budget variance analysis
Preparing month-end and year-end working files
Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with
Communicating with vendors and internal teams to investigate, analyze, and collect missing financial information
Documenting and maintaining complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
Assisting, preparing and presenting operating budgets
Performing other related duties, as assigned by the finance department
Attend Board meetings and general membership meetings as required