Job Description

Accounting & Administrative Assistant - Full-Time Who We Are Fort Properties Ltd. is a third-generation, family-owned and operated company based in Victoria, B.C. We focus exclusively on property ownership, management, and development, and are deeply committed to creating healthy and vibrant spaces. We believe it is our role to create Space That Contributes \xe2\x80\x93 to create and manage dynamic built environments that allow business people to shine and enhance the community as a whole. We believe that the true potential of the real estate industry lies in its ability to build community and improve the lives of our City\xe2\x80\x99s citizens, a belief shared by current and future members of our team. We offer a family-friendly, flexible work environment and are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our employees. For more information about us, visit www.fortproperties.ca. The Opportunity Fort Properties is growing, and we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for a full-time Accounting & Administrative Assistant to join our team in Victoria. This dynamic role provides a full range of bookkeeping, administrative, and accounting support duties to our residential and commercial real estate holding and development company, and will be key to ensuring that our operations run smoothly. Who Are You? You are someone who appreciates being an integral member of a small and thriving family-owned and operated business. You\xe2\x80\x99re a professional self-starter who enjoys both numbers and interacting with people \xe2\x80\x93 you have excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills, you thrive in a mostly independent work environment, and you\xe2\x80\x99re hardwired to notice the details (i.e. you\xe2\x80\x99re someone who dots their \xe2\x80\x98i\xe2\x80\x99s and crosses their \xe2\x80\x98t\xe2\x80\x99s and enjoy being accurate in your work!). You enjoy working a Monday-Friday office job (with the possibility of working from home once a week), and are excited at the multitude of administrative responsibilities your job allows you to tackle: helping out on the administrative side and acting as an Executive Assistant at times, managing general office duties such as deadling with the mail and ordering office supplies, helping out with IT issues, and participating in the planning of team social events. You are someone who does not shy away from a challenge, and instead, continuously seek opportunities to grow your own career and experiences, as well as helping your team find their groove and the company grow overall. Key Areas of Focus

• Bookkeeping - Conducts a full range of bookkeeping duties accurately and efficiently to support seamless financial operations.
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable - Handles the day-to-day management of payment cycle activities, ensuring AP and AR duties are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Administration - Maintains filing systems, manages spreadsheets, and collaborates with team members to make sure operations run seamlessly.
• Office Management \xe2\x80\x93 maintain office supplies, manage incoming and outgoing mail, assisting with expense reports and medical claims, providing light IT support, assisting with executive assistant duties as needed, and organizing team social events.

What We Look For

• Interest in bookkeeping, accounting, and property management (with experience using a property management system and accounting considered assets)
• Strong written professional communication skills
• Highly computer literate, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Asana and Dropbox
• Experience in Real Estate or Property Management an asset
• Relevant coursework, diploma or degree considered a bonus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills \xe2\x80\x93 you effectively prioritize workflow and meet deadlines

To Apply To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@reimaginework.ca with the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cFort Properties Accounting & Administrative Assistant\xe2\x80\x9d We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC V8W 1E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience do you have?
• What are you most interested in about this position?

Work Location: One location