At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.
We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.
We are seeking a Property Accountant to take ownership of the full-cycle accounting and reporting for an assigned portfolio of income properties. This role includes managing reconciliations, working capital, budgeting, and forecasting. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams across property management, leasing, accounting, finance, and tax to provide consolidated information and ensure accurate financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the financial operations of a dynamic organization.
Property management accounting
Maintain lease and tenant information in Yardi, and process annual rent schedulesPrepare operating cost reconciliations for tenants and respond to tenant inquiriesReview and ensure accuracy of rent rollsCoordinate chargebacks to tenantsCalculate monthly management feesSupport property budget processPrepare budget variance analysis reports and report significant variancesSet up new properties, record fixed asset purchases and set up amortization schedulesSupport asset valuation calculationsWork closely with the property management and leasing teams
Full cycle accounting
Maintain the general ledger and ensure consistency with GAAP, including accruals, amortization, and bad debtsOversee AR, including reporting and assisting with collectionsMonitor the AP cycle, including approving invoices and purchase ordersEnsure sources and uses of funds are appropriately monitored to:meet working capital requirements in accordance with the budgetmaintain owner equity requirements including distributions and capital callsPrepare requisitions for intercompany reimbursements and investor distributionsMeet monthly, quarterly, and year-end deadlines including preparation interim and year-end reports, trial balances, financial statements, and consolidated working papers
Other duties
Support treasury team with property financingsReview employee expense reimbursement requestsCommunicate key issues with managementProactively problem solve and identify areas for improvementAssist with special projects and other duties as assigned by management
Desired Skills and Experience
Completion of accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA, CPA) and university level educationMinimum 5 years of progressive experience in property management and a full-cycle real estate accounting environmentHigh level experience in computer skills including Yardi, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams)Strong attention to detail balanced with an curiosity and awareness of the bigger pictureStrong work ethic and sense of responsibility and confidentialityStrong decision making, communication (both verbal and written), and analytical skillsProven ability to work proactively both independently and in a collaborative team environmentAble to balance competing priorities and prioritize deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed of progress
We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.
