Job Description
Job Title:Property AccountantCompany:Taggart Realty ManagementReports to:Assistant ControllerTaggart Realty ManagementPart of the Taggart Group of Companies, Taggart Realty Management focuses on acquiring, developing, leasing, and managing retail, residential, office and commercial property owned by the Taggart Group or owned in partnership with third party investors. Taggart Realty Management has a significant number of projects under its management and is growing the portfolio of income producing properties through development and acquisition. As we continue to build on our real estate portfolio, we are currently looking for candidates in the role ofProperty Accountantto support the finance team.Work DescriptionTaggart Realty Management (TRM), a leader in full-service property management, is seeking an Accountant to join our team in downtown Ottawa. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for the full cycle accounting process for a number of properties, in addition to monthly, quarterly and year end financial reporting and analysis.The performance of the duties must ensure a quality approach to all employees, customers, managers, suppliers, and financial institutions. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Taggart Realty Management vision, mission, and must comply with all company policies and procedures.Job DescriptionProperty AccountantResponsible for the full-cycle accounting of multiple propertiesCoordinate along with the accounts receivable clerk to process billing and collection transactions and reporting activities according to specific deadlines and policiesCoordinate along with the accounts payable clerk to process cheques, invoices and cheque requisitions in accordance with specific deadlines and policiesMaintain and reconcile accounts payable supplier filesPrepare monthly accounting and reporting tasks for numerous properties such as bank reconciliations, HST remittances and management fee calculationsManaging the setup of new contractors, suppliers, property profiles, and tenants in the accounting system to ensure accurate tracking of their respective detailsEnsure accurate and timely month end close and all reporting deadlines are metResponsible for preparing and issuing monthly financial statements to stakeholdersCompile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly, and annual reportsPrepare variance analyses for quarterly and annual financial statements for managementBuild and maintain supporting Microsoft Excel schedules to support quarterly and annual financial statement preparationEnsure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresSupport TRM operations requests by providing financial information to the Operations, Leasing and Asset Management teams upon requestSupport the finance team in handling of external service providers such as insurers, lenders, auditors, and other key stakeholders in the year end processAssist in the preparation of the CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliation for properties, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses to tenants and resolving discrepanciesPerform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, and photocopyingManage multiple projects concurrentlyPerforms other duties as required.Statement of QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPost-secondary degree in accountingMinimum of 5 years’ experience in financial accountingProficient in Microsoft Office suite- Intermediate level MS Excel skills are required for this role.Demonstrated initiative, detail oriented with a strong work ethicExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task while meeting time sensitive deadlinesExperience with Yardi accounting system is an asset.Physical/Sensory Effort/Work EnvironmentProviding service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlinesSitting or standing for long periods of time at workstationOvertime may be requiredBenefitsCompetitive salary.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement plan paid by the company.Professional development opportunities.AccommodationThe Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email tohr@taggart.cawith your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.#J-18808-Ljbffr