Senior Property Accountant

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, we currently operate in nine provinces and two territories, managing over 14,600 multi-residential units, 1.25 million sq. feet of commercial space, and 200 executive suites. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.

We are looking for a Senior Property Accountant to join our Corporate-Finance team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Manager, Residential Accounting, the Senior Property Accountant will draw upon their strong analysis, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in reviewing month-end journal entries and working papers, maintenance of financial statements as well as providing guidance and mentorship to fellow team members. The individual will provide oversight and deep analysis on various accounting processes and procedures relating to the residential portfolio.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven ability to be a leader within a team
• Thrives on detail-oriented work and has explementary time management skills
• Organized and productive while working independently, as well as a committed team player
• Encompasses strong critical thinking with a proactive mindset
• Strong numeracy and written communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in applying company policies and is dependable to deliver high-quality results when handed time-sensitive tasks
• Shows initiative in learning new skills and expanding knowledge base needed to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting team
  
  

Responsibilities Include

Review and Oversight

• Provide guidance and informal leadership to members within the residential accounting team
• Conduct thorough reviews of monthly, quarterly, and annual working papers, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and in compliance with IFRS
• Ensure all monthly internal financial reporting are delivered accurately and on time
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budgets for the residential portfolio
  
  

Process Improvement

• Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing accounting processes and procedures
• Develop and implement efficient solutions to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity
• Monitor and review accounting processes and procedures and recommend and/or implement changes as appropriate to improve internal controls and efficiencies
  
  

Analysis

• Perform detailed analysis of financial data to uncover trends, patterns and potential issues
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision making
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain open and effective communication with members of residential accounting team and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment with business objectives and expectations
• Assist with internal and external auditor requirements
  
  

Project Management

• Lead and manage ad hoc projects aimed at improving accounting processes and evolving business needs
• Ensure timely completion of projects while meeting quality standards and achieving desired outcomes
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant University or College degree in business or accounting
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior property accounting experience considered an asset
• Yardi (real-estate software) experience considered an asset
  
  

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards program that includes recognition for individual and corporate performance
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits
• Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan
• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Support for career and professional development
• Position is located outside the downtown core, is close to the LRT, and offers free parking
  
  

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve, please submit your resume in confidence. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. Northview welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.