Senior Property Accountant

Realstar is a fully integrated management firm providing a full range of investment and property management services for the last 50 years. It is one of Canada’s largest multi-residential asset managers on behalf of institutional and private investors. It manages over 22,000 rental apartments in six provinces with an asset value of more than $5 billion.  Realstar is headquartered in Toronto, and is part of Realstar Group which has over $9 billion of multi-family, hospitality and alternative real estate assets under management, primarily in Canada and the UK. www.realstar.ca/ www.realstargroup.com/

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this permanent, full-time role is responsible for preparing and producing timely and accurate financial management information reports including general ledger entries, budgets, operating statements, year-end financial statements and working papers for a portfolio of properties.

This position requires you to work out of our Head Office location, 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, a minimum of three (3) days a week. This is subject to change with notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and ad-hoc management information reports
• Prepare monthly and quarterly written reports including operating reports
• Portfolio accounting including completion of early reporting metrics
• Provide strategic property analysis and planning, including utility analysis and cash flow projections
• Organize various fund activities such as cash forecasting, cash and line of credit management
• Liaise with financial institution to address fund-level financing needs
• Process general ledger entries, service mortgage and property tax accounts
• Generate client distributions as required
• Maintain accurate and complete records and files
• Prepare annual budgets
• Prepare annual audit working paper files
• Meet pre-determined deadlines
• Liaise with clients
• Establish and maintain co-operative and collaborative relationships with internal and external clients
• Identify opportunities for system/process efficiencies and/or enhancements
• Provide guidance to other Accounting and Operations employees as necessary
• Prepare and file Canadian commodity tax returns

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of four (4) years property accounting experience
• CPA designation is considered an asset
• Yardi or related property management accounting software skills
• Intermediate working knowledge of Excel, advanced knowledge considered an asset  
• Demonstrated ability to accurately meet deadlines and manage large volumes
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of French is considered an asset

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We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Realstar is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ persons and those who are able to speak fluently in a language(s) other than English.

Realstar supports equal opportunity initiatives. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.