Property Accountant

Company Overview

Langier Real Estate Developments Ltd. / MyVic Property Management is an integrated real estate firm in Edmonton, Alberta, actively engaged in premier asset property management, acquisition, leasing, and development. Overseeing a diverse portfolio of multifamily residential, townhouse, single-family, and retail projects, we provide an environment designed for long-term career advancement.

We are currently seeking a Property Accountant to join our accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, you'll manage the day-to-day books for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties and be a go-to contact for our property managers and owners.

Core Responsibilities

• Keep full-cycle books for an assigned portfolio of properties in Yardi
• Prepare monthly owner reports, rent rolls and financial statements for review, on schedule for delivery by the 10th of the following month
• Process rent receipts and pre-authorized debits, and fix errors quickly with a same-week refund
• Prepare security deposit statements and refunds within the 10 days required by the Residential Tenancies Act
• Process accounts payable, making sure each invoice is coded to the right property and paid from the right entity
• Do bank and trust account reconciliations, and reconcile tenant receivables. Flag uncollectible balances for write-off
• Bill maintenance and renovation labour and materials to the correct properties
• Handle GST for commercial properties, including correct treatment of property taxes and operating cost recoveries
• Help with budgets, year-end files and owner requests such as trial balances and outstanding rent reports
• Answer questions from property managers, owners and tenants promptly and clearly
• Document your processes and help find tasks that can be automated

Job Requirements

• Degree or diploma in accounting. CPA designation, or working towards it, is an asset
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property management or real estate
• Experience with Yardi strongly preferred. Experience with Xero is an asset
• Understanding of trust accounting and the Residential Tenancies Act is an asset
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Highly organized, able to manage deadlines across many properties
• Customer-service mindset with owners, tenants and vendors
• Good written and verbal English
• Legal to work in Canada

Benefits & Work Conditions

• In-office role, Monday to Friday, at our downtown office (Suite 925, 11150 Jasper Avenue)
• Must pass a standard criminal record check