Property Accountant

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. Purpose of the Position The Property Accountant must be in contact with operational staff on a regular basis to ensure they are receiving the information required to manage the properties and the reporting calendar is met. This individual will provide accounting technical expertise to operational staff. An ability to understand the operational point of view is a must. Summary of Essential Job Functions • Prepare financial reports for assigned properties for operational staff and Controller. • Calculate and record the tenant unbilled operating costs and property tax amounts on a monthly basis. • Perform required accounting functions, balancing of sub-ledgers to general ledger, entry of journal entries including analysis of balance sheet accounts, preparations of supporting working papers, etc. • Prepare reporting as required for Controller including; cash flow projections, reports required by auditors, clients and other analysis as required. • Act as a resource for operational staff to; provide required accounting information and expertise to Property Managers and Property Administrators, review month end unbilled adjustments and financial statements, prepare monthly variance analysis reports, and assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets and tenant year end billings. • Ensure accounting information is properly recorded by operational staff including; security deposits, accounts receivable adjustments, coding supplier invoices, etc. • Ensure proper setup of new buildings from a financial aspect in the accounting system. • Special projects and other duties, as assigned. Required Skills • Independent, self-starter, team player • Ability to take initiative and deal effectively with situations; work well under pressure • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situations • Strong spreadsheet skills (Excel) a must, Yardi / MRI experience an asset • Actively enrolled in CPA accounting program • 3 years related property management accounting experience #LI-SW1 Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.