Property Accountant

Head Office - Toronto, ON

JOB TYPE

Full Time, Salary

Position Summary

Primaris REIT is currently hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Property Accountant to join the team at our Head Office in Toronto, ON. If you are detail oriented and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!

Role

Skills

As the Property Accountant, you will provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients and provide efficient and accurate accounting of a retail real estate portfolio owned by Primaris. Your communication skills and positive attitude will contribute to the success of our team. Your main organizational task will be to provide timely and accurate reporting and budgeting by:

• Monthly reporting, including month-end closes, actual to budget variance analysis, GST & QST returns, bank reconciliations, etc.
• Prepare quarter-end audit packages and liaise with auditors
• Draft annual financial statements and cost statements
• Prepare annual tenant operating cost, CAM recoveries and realty tax billings
• Prepare operating and capital budgets
• Prepare quarterly re-forecasts
• Assist with the integration of new property acquisitions as required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who are results driven, reliable, and flexible. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, you likely have the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Earned or are enrolled in a program to achieve a professional accounting designation
• 1-3 years accounting experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• ERP system experience an asset (Yardi Preferred)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment, effort and a "take charge" attitude
• Produce accurate work with attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines
  
  

Competencies

• Communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and convey active listening and openness
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment, effort and a "take charge" attitude
• Produce accurate work with attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines
• Take ownership for actions, accept constructive criticism and make the necessary changes to behaviour
• Overcome obstacles to get the job done, identify problems and recommend solutions
• See change positively and adapt quickly to change in work requirements
  
  

Values

• Respect: Value diverse perspectives, experiences and talents; treat others the way you would want to be treated
• Empowerment: Use the means provided to carry out responsibilities to the best of your ability and to implement creative ideas
• Integrity: Do the right thing, deliver on commitments and admit mistakes
• Teamwork: Work together as one team toward common goals
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for decisions and results
  
  

Next Step

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic team, with your resume attached please Apply Here. Please note that we thank all who apply however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Primaris is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in the course of employment, including in recruitment and hiring. If, as a result of a disability, you require accommodation in order to apply for this role and/or participate in the recruitment process, please contact us here.