BGO Properties is one of Canada’s premier providers of commercial property management and leasing services. The Property Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to help manage properties and budgets effectively.
Responsibilities
- Produce monthly Financial Statements according to IFRS/ASPE or as specified by client policy/requirements
- Provide supplementary reporting as required by the client
- Utilize budgets and other tools to analyze variances
- Reconcile, analyze and understand all Balance Sheet accounts
- Prepare and record operating costs and realty tax adjustments monthly
- Ensure all HST and other legislated taxes and assessments are reconciled and remitted on a timely basis
- Monitor cash flows positions with special attention to monthly mortgage payments, payroll billings, management fees, property taxes, HST remittances, capital and leasing costs, and any other major monthly expenditure
- Anticipate future cash deficiencies and arrange for funding (cash management)
- Determine surplus funds for distributions to owners
- Support site in reconciliation and invoicing of tenants as due
- Supply tenant analysis and statements of accounts as required
- Complete year end operating cost adjustments and tenant billings for assigned properties within 90 days of operating year end
- Prepare property budgets within assigned deadlines
- Provide input/feedback for improving procedures and initiating quality and efficiency enhancements
- Communicate efficiently and effectively, in a professional manner, with all BentallGreenOak employees and clients
- Assist in covering for vacation and absenteeism
- Other duties as assigned from time to time
- Embrace and proactively support BentallGreenOak's culture of environmental responsibility and social responsibility
Skills
- Enrolled in 3rd/4th level of CPA program or equivalent post-secondary program
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
- Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships
- Team player
- Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to work at a detailed level
- Willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change
- Advance skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs
- A criminal verification check is required for employment
- 1-2 years commercial/retail property accounting experience an asset, including full cycle property accounting, CAM/Tax recoveries, and financial statement preparation
- Knowledge of Yardi an asset
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Company Overview
BGO specializes in real estate investment management services. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://bgo.com.