Job Description

About the job

Property Accountant

Hybrid | Full-time

Location:

Fredericton, NB

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Director of Financial Reporting & Accounting

Department:

Accounting

About Plaza

Plaza Retail REIT is a market-leading owner, developer and property manager of retail properties focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Plaza's portfolio includes interests in 211 properties totaling approximately 8.9 million square feet across Canada and additional lands held for development, with total assets exceeding $1.2 billion. Plaza's portfolio largely consists of open-air centres and stand-alone small box retail outlets and is predominantly occupied by national tenants with a focus on the essential needs, value and convenience market segments.

At Plaza, we believe our people are the key to our success. We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with respect and empowered to thrive. We take pride in offering a positive and flexible work environment that promotes well-being, collaboration and professional growth.

Here's some of what you can expect as part of the Plaza team:

Hybrid work model

- Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to two days per week

Competitive compensation

- Recognizing your skills and contributions

Comprehensive benefits

- Including cost-shared group insurance and more

Reduced summer hours

- Because work-life balance matters

Ongoing learning opportunities

- Support for your personal and professional development

Entrepreneurial culture

- We value innovation, thought leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Based in Fredericton, NB, the Property Accountant will work with our dynamic accounting team. The Property Accountant will be responsible for all accounting functions, reconciliation and reports, for a portfolio of properties.

Key responsibilities will include:

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy across balance sheet items; Prepare monthly bank reconciliations; Analysis of accounts receivable and payables; Prepare and file HST returns on a monthly basis, where applicable; Prepare accurate and complete financial statements for all assigned properties within a 5-day month-end close window; Prepare budgets for all managed properties; and subsequent variance analysis; Calculate and record tenant recovery accruals each month; Generate and post annual property tax and CAM recovery billings for all properties in portfolio; Coordinate recovery billing communications with tenants and leasing staff; Prepare monthly cash disbursement reports; coordinate with management if additional funding is required; Working paper support for annual and quarterly financial statements; Liaise with leasing, finance and operations departments as required on financial matters; Assistance and support on special projects and miscellaneous requests as required.

Qualifications

University Degree or Community College Diploma in accounting; At least 3-5 years experience in bookkeeping, experience in property accounting considered an asset; Proficiency with Microsoft Office; High level of attention to detail, and accuracy; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment; Effective time management skills to efficiently coordinate multiple competing priorities and deadlines; Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Resumes should be emailed to

Patty Elias

, Senior Vice-President, Financial Reporting & Accounting at patty.elias@plaza.ca by June 6th, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Life insurance On-site parking Vision care Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-06