Property Operations Accountant

Avenue Living•Calgary, AB

About The Position

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $9 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land. The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate, property management, or a multi-site operating environment.
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, job costing, and revenue recognition.
Advanced Excel skills, including experience with financial reconciliations, reporting, and large data sets.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, analyze financial information, and ensure data accuracy.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries, including invoice register accruals, purchase order accruals, credit card accruals, contracted services accruals, CIP accruals, and other property-related expense accruals.
Support month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing financial results, and ensuring accurate and timely recognition of revenues and expenses.
Manage Purchase Order accruals by validating open commitments, reconciling purchase orders to vendor invoices, and supporting the closure of inactive or completed purchase orders.
Perform the job order closing process within Yardi, ensuring completed work is accurately recorded and closed on a timely basis.
Support annual property budgeting and forecasting activities and assist in the preparation of financial reporting, analysis, and commentary for Operations Leadership, Asset Management, and Financial Reporting teams.
Review property expenses, accruals, revenues, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
Review, analyze, and resolve discrepancies related to vendor contracts, contracted jobs, purchase orders, accruals, and property-level expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
Participate in process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives to enhance accounting controls, data integrity, and reporting efficiency.