Avison Young | US · 5 days ago
Senior Property Accountant
Avison Young is looking for a Sr. Property Accountant to join their accounting department. The role involves managing accounting and reporting for commercial buildings, overseeing revenue reporting and lease accounting to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare financial statements
Prepare monthly recoveries reconciliation
Prepare bank reconciliations
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Ability to work on variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L
Prepare banking forms as needed (or requested by Vice President Finance) – Stop Payment Requests, Bank Request Form for banking issues or discrepancies, etc
Prepare and enter journal entries – standard, recurring, reversing, adjusting, reclassing, prepaid rent, accruals, etc
Prepare sales & use tax form(s) and related back up schedule(s) to ensure the accurate and timely payment of amounts due
Prepare month-end AR reconciliation
Prepare and calculate annual CAM/Escalation reconciliations and related billing adjustments
Prepare secondary excel or word reporting schedules for (but not limited to) depreciation, amortization, security deposits, loan schedules and balance sheet schedules
Responsible for accurate input of data provided by Property Managers
Review all leases and related accounting lease abstract forms
Review and approve AR including billing adjustments, security deposit refunds, etc
Review and approve AP vendor invoices for property number, coding, description and approvals
Review rental edits (scheduled charges)
Review and input budgets
Review business license/tax for accuracy and process payment timely
Responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial statements
Maintain cash balances as directed by portfolio controller, accounting manager or client
Prepare wire transfers to move monies as needed
Prepare funding requests as needed for capital or operating
Prepare owner distributions as needed
Prepare and process monthly fees due – including management fees, asset management fees, TI or construction fees, etc
Prepare audit packages for auditors and controllers
Follow and adhere to Avison Young and client policies and procedures
Process and complete special projects as requested by Vice President Finance, accounting manager, client, or property manager
Prepare and submit to supervisor a written action plan for desk coverage during absences. This would include both vacation and personal time off coverage
Assist in the review, analysis, and collection of Avison Young corporate accounts receivable – including but not limited to: Payroll Reimbursements, Management Fees, Lease Commissions, Construction Supervision Fees
Qualification
Required
B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration or Accounting
One (1) to five (5) years of Property Management Accounting Experience
In lieu of a B.S. or B.A. degree, must have 5 or more years' experience in Property Management accounting
Ability to read, analyze and interpret tenant leases, management agreements, and financial narratives
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Property Managers, Controllers, Accounting Managers and Property Accountants
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Requires positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Requires a high-level commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients
Ability to identify and solve problems with limited information
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a high-volume arena
Requires good organizational skills
Requires attention to detail
Requires an openness to new ideas and procedures (flexibility)
Proficient in Yardi Voyager
Proficient with various computer software programs such as Adobe, Microsoft Office, namely Excel
Experience using MRI/YARDI is required
Company
Avison Young | US
Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
Funding
Current Stage
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