Horizon Recruitment has been engaged to identify a Property Accountant for a well established housing and long term care organization in Vancouver. The Accountant is an integral part of the Finance Team and responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports for three senior housing/apartments. This role also supports monthly and annual accounting transactions, budgets, month-end processes and analysis, and year-end working papers within the accounting department.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and record accounting transactions following the Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit (ASNPO) organizations, Canada Revenue Agency regulations, Organization's Policy and Procedure Manual, and other regulatory bodies.
- Prepare general ledgers, bank reconciliation, year-end working papers, and supporting schedules such as depreciation, continuity, mortgage, loans, and prepayment schedules to support and assist in preparing the financial statements and ad-hoc financial reports for different stakeholders.
- Perform billings and track tenant payments and refunds such as security deposits, move-in/out charges, utilities; assist with subsidy applications and rental applications.
- Monitor and evaluate internal controls for weaknesses and improvements, including making recommendations on improving accounting and reporting procedures.
- Coordinate with the property service team to ensure the timely receipt of financial information such as tenant rent, maintenance expenses, contracts, replacement reserve projects, and renovation.
- Produce monthly account analysis, identify and investigate variances by comparing actual expenditures to budget. Make recommendations or provide insight on how these variances will be resolved or improved.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree and in the final stages of the CPA Professional Education Program, and 3 years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Excellent MS Office skills - Excel (Pivot Tables), Word, and Outlook
- Experience in accounting software programs such as Sage, Comvida, Arcori or Yardi is an asset
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.