Job Description

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Kelowna, BC
Full-time \xe2\x80\x93 Term ( August 6, 2024 \xe2\x80\x93 May 9, 2025)Commercial Property Accountant
Argus Properties is Kelowna\xe2\x80\x99s fastest growing privately owned and operated real estate investment and development companies. With over 50 years in business, we have a proven track record of success, and the expertise to provide exceptional service in the areas of leasing, project management, property management, and construction.
Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, we believe in responsible and sustainable development in our communities. Our extensive portfolio of properties includes innovative commercial buildings, hotels, modern residential developments, and versatile business parks.We take pride in our dedication to excellence, our reputation for quality, and our promise to find or develop premium properties for our clients emphasizing value, quality, sustainability, and efficiency. At the heart of our business is innovation, and the hardworking dedication of our employees, our main building blocks.Role Overview
Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Commercial Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting of assigned properties as dictated by the annual accounting cycle. Specific responsibilities include the preparation of annual operating cost reconciliations, tenant account reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting. This person is professional, organized, and detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and timeliness. Must have the ability to problem solve, analyze data and provide clear communication to other departments.Specific Job Responsibilities

• Work with accounting team members to manage completion of accounting cycle checklist and deadlines
• Provide property & tenant related accounting support to the Property Management team
• Provide vacation coverage for other Commercial Accountants
• Review and approve property related A/P batches
• Prepare, review, and approve GST returns
• Review and approve online bill payments
• Prepare accounting system entries
• Set up new buildings, units and GLA changes to commercial lease tenancies in the accounting system
• Review and approve setup of lease tenancies in the accounting system and packages for release
• Prepare and oversee training and review of accounts receivable statements of accounts, aged reporting and rent pulls
• Record property operations related WIP closing/transfer entries and setup amortizations as needed
• Prepare monthly financial and lease related property portfolio reporting
• Contribute to the consolidated monthly/quarterly/annual executive portfolio summary
• Contribute to the planning and completion of annual operating cost recoveries
• Contribute to and prepare the annual forecasting and budgets
• Contribute to process improvements and implementation projects as required
• Assist with various ad hoc accounting tasks as requested by senior management
• Foster a strong working relationship with all team members and departments
• Various other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Accounting diploma is a requirement.
• CPA designation or current enrollment in the CPA program would be an asset.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager would be an asset.
• Strong work ethic; able to work productively, with minimum supervision or collaboratively in a team.

Salary Range
$50,000 - $65,000Powered by JazzHR

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