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Property Accountant


Company : Avison Young | Canada


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-02-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Property Accountant role at Avison Young | Canada1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Property Accountant role at Avison Young | CanadaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the teams common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!About Us:Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. Weve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on peoples lives and were in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.We care about each other and we have each others backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness economic, mental and physical because whats best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.Of course we love it here, but outsiders think were pretty great too! Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 13th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation!OverviewAvison Young is looking for a Property Accountant to join our accounting department. The position will be responsible for managing the accounting and reporting for commercial buildings, overseeing the revenue reporting and lease accounting to ensure accuracy and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesEnsure all financial reporting are delivered accurately and by the due date to the SupervisorFull cycle accounting responsibilities for financial statement preparation while ensuring internal controls are followedComplete and maintain straight line rents if Client requires for reportingPrepare journal entries for accrual, payroll, mortgages, leasing fees, etc. Review general ledgers against budget for accuracyIdentify and review old or significantly high accounts receivable balances for allowance set up or bad debt write offsAnalyze balance sheet accounts and maintain detailed working papersPrepare and reconcile all CAM/TAX tenant reconciliationsMaintain capital project files and amortization schedulesCash flow management and cash distribution to ClientsReview and approve bank reconciliationsReview and approve payable invoices and coding where applicablePrepare all government remittances and ensure all filing are done by the due datePrepare HST reconciliations and returnsPrepare management fee reconciliationsAssist in the preparation of the annual budgetPrepare year end audit files and assist with audit queriesReview percentage rent accruals for accuracyAssist with special projectsQualificationsUniversity degree or college diploma in an accounting related field of studyCPA designation / or in process of obtaining itMinimum of 3+ years of Property Management AccountingCan work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and cope with changing prioritiesExcellent communication skills verbal and written with the ability to collaborate and build relationshipsSolid understanding of accounting principles and practicesHighly proficient in Microsoft office with an emphasis on ExcelStrong technical skillsDetailed oriented and strong organizational skillsSelf-motivated with a positive attitudeAble to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a teamYardi Voyager experience is an assetWorkplace TypeOn-SiteOur Equal Opportunity CommitmentAvison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. 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