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Senior Property Accountant - 3-6 Month Contract (Closed)

ARE YOU A SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT LOOKING TO UTILIZE YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE? Our client is seeking a professional to join their team for a 3-6 month contract.

Senior Property Accountant - 3-6 Month Contract

About the Opportunity

• Train newly hired Property Accountants on the monthly reporting process, accounting policies and procedures, and accounting software functions
• Assist Manager, Accounting to ensure that the monthly reporting and special project deadlines are met
• Assist Manager, Accounting in the coordination of the quarterly and annual audit process, annual budget process, monthly reforecast and year-end process
• Coordinate the integration of new properties into the accounting workflow and reporting structure
• Review financial statements and corresponding working papers for selected properties
• Prepare financial reports and SOX packages for selected properties
• Perform monthly accounting functions, including balancing of sub ledgers to general ledger, posting journal entries, analyzing balance sheet accounts, and posting monthly tenant rent
• Coordinate the input of bad debt provisions, bad debt write-offs and tenant security deposit adjustments
• Prepare reporting and analysis as required by Manager, Accounting and Controller
• Work proactively with the operations group to identify issues regarding the monthly financial reports and provide guidance on proper accounting treatment
• Participate in the planning and presentation of accounting review sessions for the operations group
• Participate in the training and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
• Support the IT department in testing and implementing new accounting software functions
• Troubleshoot YARDI issues and provide YARDI support to property accounting and operational staff
• Special projects and other duties, as assigned by Manager, Accounting and Controller

About You

• Enrollment in a professional accounting program and/or 3rd year CPA or equivalent experience
• 3 years related property management accounting experience preferred
• Strong spreadsheet skills (Excel) a must, YARDI, or other real estate accounting systems
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situations
• Independent, self-starter as well as a team player
• Ability to take initiative in a client-focused manner and deal effectively with situations; work well under pressure
• Take ownership of portfolio
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft, edit and format professional business correspondence

Pay Rate

$25 - $27/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #22268.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.