Job Description
Hungerford Properties is an established Vancouver-based Indigenous-owned real estate company with more than 50 years of success across Western Canada. We specialize in investing, managing, and building a diverse portfolio that includes industrial, self-storage, residential, office, and retail properties. By leveraging innovative investment, management, and development strategies, and emphasizing the significance of dynamic and interconnected communities, we strive for operational excellence and rigorous systems to achieve outstanding results. Committed to ESG principles, Hungerford invests in impact initiatives, ensuring a values-driven culture that fosters long-lasting, collaborative relationships with partners. Our approach is rooted in open communication, accountability, and transparency, seeking win-win. Hungerford Properties was founded in 1972 in Vancouver by George Hungerford who wanted to create value and opportunity for his community through real estate. Over the years, the company has grown from a small family business to a key player in the Western Canadian market, with a portfolio of diverse assets across multiple sectors. The company has overcome many challenges, such as recessions, market fluctuations, and regulatory changes. It has achieved consistent success, such as developing award-winning projects, securing strategic partnerships, and delivering consistent returns to investors. Today, Hungerford Properties has more than 50 employees and operates in three provinces, with over 1.7 billion square feet of property under management or development.The Candidate and ResponsibilitiesThe Accounting Administrator position is based out of Vancouver.Applicants for this position will be self-motivated individuals with a high degree of initiative and will possess strong interpersonal skills, be attentive to detail, and able to build trusting relationships.The candidate will report directly to the Director, Corporate Accounting and work very closely with the Senior Accounts Payable role. The candidate will work in conjunction with all departments and must have a customer service focused approach.The Accounting Administrator will be active in the following primary responsibilities both in an individual and team setting:Perform full cycle accounts payable functions (includes but not limited to AP entries and cheque runs)Perform bank runs and deposits at multiple institutionsAccounts receivable responsibilitiesProcess expense reports as requiredFile GST returns for multiple entitiesProcess EFT batches, cheque runs and urgent cheques as requiredMaintain systematic filing of accounting recordsRespond to requests and inquiries from other departments and external vendorsAssist in the preparation of supporting working papers and documentation for year-end audit processAssist in the annual billing to tenants and support property management and development teams in accounting mattersProvide general support to documentation and administration processesAssist with administrative tasks as assigned by the Director, Corporate AccountingOther responsibilities as requiredThe Candidate will also be someone who is completely aligned with the Core Values of Hungerford Properties.Competencies, Qualifications and Required ExperienceCompletion of Accounting/Bookeeping diploma/certificate or equivalent post-secondary programMinimum 2 years in high volume Accounts PayableExperience with both standard and development Accounta Payable (job cost) is a strong assetKnowledge of Yardi Voyager is a strong assetAdvanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Strong verbal and written communication skillsSkills and AttributesAbility to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships, team player with a customer service mindsetAmbitious with a process-oriented mindsetAbility to allocate time effectively, meet tight deadlines, multiple demands and competing prioritiesSelf-motivated and possesses a high level of professionalismStrong and professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in an individual settingExcellent work ethic and attention to detailOur Compensation & Benefits Philosophy:The typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year. The actual offered salary may vary and will depend on individual experience, qualifications, and market conditions for the role. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits:Hybrid Workplace Environment offers flexibility to work from home and the office12 weeks parental leave top-up for biological and adoptive mothers and fathersPaid Vacation time (minimum of 3 weeks annually)Paid Bereavement DaysLearning & Development policy to support course fees & paid education daysCompany-wide Holiday Break in DecemberHealth Coverage including fully paid medical, dental, and vision careHealth Spending Account to provide even more health coverage optionsMonthly Transportation Allowance to facilitate commutingHWay to Wellness Health & Wellness ProgrammingPaid Volunteer Time to support our communitiesTo ApplyHungerford Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.Hungerford Properties will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in a manner that is respectful of each person’s dignity up to the point of undue hardship. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture Department. We thank all applicants in advance but only those qualified may be contacted.