Senior Property Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at JLL. Toronto · full-time · CA$86,000–CA$97,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Complete monthly and year-end reconciliations, accruals, adjustment entries and depreciation calculations
- Prepare financial statements, partner reports, common area certificates and materials for external year-end audits
- Support operating forecasts and budgets, build the capital budget, and track spending and project progress
- Review monthly budget differences, assess financial controls and suggest process improvements
- Coordinate with property teams and other stakeholders, handle GST/QST filing documents and contribute to special projects
What you bring
- A business administration or accounting degree, or an equivalent qualification
- Three to five years of general accounting experience
- A CPA designation, either completed or underway
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze and organize financial information
Who this fits
This senior accounting role suits someone with general accounting experience; real estate accounting experience is an asset. You’ll work on-site in Toronto and serve as the main contact for the assigned property management team.
From the employer
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Main duties include the following:
- Prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations;
- Issue common area certificates and annual financial statements;
- Help prepare operating budgets and forecasts and develop the capital budget;
- Analyze monthly budget variances;
- Prepare monthly accruals and adjustment entries;
- Track capital budgets and monitor projects;
- Calculate depreciation costs on a monthly basis;
- Prepare documents for the year-end audit by an external auditor;
- Take part in the review of financial controls;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for partners, as required;
- Liaise with various stakeholders (joint owners, operations team, treasury, property services, property financial administration, etc.);
- Prepare GST/QST-related filing documents;
- Recommend improvements to assigned processes and analysis;
- Participate on special projects and process harmonization initiatives;
- Serve as the contact person for the assigned property management team.
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or equivalent;
- Three to five years of experience in general accounting; experience in real estate accounting an asset;
- Professional designation (CPA) obtained or in progress;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel); knowledge of Yardi an asset;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Team spirit;
- Ability to analyze, interpret and organize information;
- Dynamic personality and a positive attitude.
Estimated compensation for this position:
86,000.00 – 97,000.00 CAD per yearThis range represents the estimated base salary and actual compensation may differ. Final base salary is determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Some roles and employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, benefits, or other compensation.
Location:
On-site –Toronto, ONOpening Type:
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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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