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Underwood Limited Partnership
Staff Accountant
Calgary
FULL TIME
September 15, 2024
For more than 90 years, Western Securities has been committed to providing value to the community by purchasing, developing, and managing real estate for the purposes of long-term retention and value-added redevelopment. The company operates in Canada and the U.S. with roots firmly planted in Calgary, Alberta, where it is remains family-owned and managed for four generations.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable (AR) to join our dynamic accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing AR processes, cash flow reporting, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records for multiple properties. You will play a crucial role in the financial health of our operations, ensuring efficient collections, accurate record-keeping, and assisting with general accounting tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Posting Commercial Tenant Receipts: Enter tenant payments into Yardi system and maintain accurate records.
- Cash Flow Updates: Update daily cash flow excel files to support financial planning and liquidity management.
- Journal Entries: Prepare and post daily/monthly journal entries in Yardi for multiple entities and properties.
- AR Tenant Statements: Prepare monthly accounts receivable statements for tenants, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
- AR Ledger Management: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the AR ledger for each property.
- Collections Support: Collaborate with property managers to assist with tenant receivables collections.
- Bank Reconciliations: Prepare daily/monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Cheque Deposits: Deposit tenant cheques at the bank as needed.
- Tenant Inquiries: Respond to tenant inquiries regarding AR matters, providing timely and professional assistance.
- Filing and Document Management: File and scan documents as necessary to maintain organized and accessible records.
- Financial Reporting: Run monthly financial reports from Yardi for internal review.
- Accounts Payable Support: Assist with accounts payable processes as needed, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- General Accounting Assistance: Support the accounting team with various tasks, including preparing monthly chargebacks.
- Accurate Invoicing and Receivables
- Effective Cash Flow Management
- Compliance and Accuracy in Financial Reporting
- Strong Collections Process
- Efficient AR Ledger Maintenance
- Technical Accounting Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and experience with AR software, particularly Yardi.
- Analytical Abilities: Ability to analyze AR aging reports, cash flow data, and account discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing tenant receivables to prevent errors.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with tenants, property managers, and colleagues.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, meeting deadlines for cash flow updates, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proactively resolve discrepancies in tenant accounts, collections, and financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of all financial data.
- Ethics and Confidentiality: Maintain a high level of integrity in handling sensitive tenant and financial information.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to support the accounts payable team and adapt to changing business needs within the accounting department.
- Proficient in Excel: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for cash flow and financial reporting.
- Organization and Prioritization: Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and timeliness in completing tasks.
- Deadline-Oriented: Ability to meet established deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with tenants and team members.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and detail is critical in managing receivables and financial records.
- Self-Starter: A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
· Certificate or degree in accounting or bookkeeping from a post-secondary institution is preferred.
- 2+ years of real estate experience in accounts receivable or general accounting is required.
- Working experience with Yardi Voyager 7S at an intermediate level is considered an asset.
- Extended Health & Dental benefits; Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
- Calgary, AB (required)
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