Property Accountant

at  Westcorp Inc

POSITION SUMMARY:

This key member of the Accounting & Finance Team will be responsible for the financial reporting and accounting administration for a portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate must be determined to learn and develop as an accountant, detail-oriented in everyday work, driven to provide timely and accurate information, able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, and motivated to provide stakeholders with value-added services and information. The company drives growth and success by developing a strong underlying corporate culture focused on accountability, integrity, teamwork, and discipline in execution.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Completion of an accounting degree/diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience with Yardi is considered an asset.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exceptional communication ability, written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and acts with precision.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Well organized and capable managing a variety of information from various sources.
• Must be flexible, adaptable to changing requirements and solutions minded.
• High degree of professionalism and dedication to all stakeholders.
• Security clearance required upon offer of employment.
• Possess exceptional customer service philosophy.
• Highly organized, results oriented and ability to work in a multi-functional team environment.

• Timely preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders, including working papers, account reconciliations, reviews and adjustments.
• Posting and reconciling transactions to tenant sub-ledgers.
• Monitor bank accounts and ensure validity of transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual government filings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to perform monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Document and maintain financial processes and procedures.
• Create and maintain capital project ledgers.
• Work with external auditors/accountants for year-end engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.