Property Accountant Jobs

The Property Accountant, Real Estate will report to the Manager of Property Accounting, Real Estate. The individual will be responsible for all accounting and reporting for a portfolio of Fengate’s income producing properties (IPP). Outside of finance, this role will have the opportunity to interact closely with Leasing and Property Management teams.

The successful individual should have property accounting experience within the real estate organization with a diverse portfolio mix (e.g. Office, Industrial, and Retail). The successful candidate will be a self-starter and genuinely curious; that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; can multi-task, efficiently prioritize and work under timelines and manage multiple stakeholders; is detail and process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work; and has a strong foundation accounting and reporting.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist with creation of annual operating budget and tenant prebill setup
• Assist with year-end operating cost statement audit and CAM process
• Other ad hoc tasks as required
• Oversee lease setup and recovery models for newly acquired tenants
• Responsible for components of an IPP portfolio full cycle day-to-day accounting which includes: preparation of journal entries, accruals, preparation of bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Identify and implement process improvements across different areas of scope

Preferred Qualifications and Skill set:

• 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience within the real estate industry
• Experience with Yardi or other real estate centric ERP is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent time management skills, ability to meet tight deadline and attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline

Core Fengate Competencies:

• Business Focus and Strategic Thinking: You display an understanding of Fengate’s as well as the investment project’s business and strategy. You recognize and reinforce how Fengate differentiates itself in the marketplace.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: You recognize challenges and opportunities and determine whether action is needed and prioritize situation in terms of impact.
• Driving for Results: You take initiative to manage your work and performance and do not require close supervision. You consistently produce high quality output.
• Communication: Clear, concise and directly communicate ideas, information and directions both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: You are approachable and supportive of team members and go above and beyond normal duties to make the team and Fengate successful. You actively participate in team activities and projects.

Location & Travel:

The position will be based out of the Oakville office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us.