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Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

Avison Young is looking for a Property Accountant to join our accounting department. The position will be responsible for managing the accounting and reporting for commercial buildings, overseeing the revenue reporting and lease accounting to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Experience using MRI/YARDI is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements
Prepare monthly recoveries reconciliation
Prepare bank reconciliations
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Ability to work on variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L
Prepare banking forms as needed (or requested by Vice President Finance)
Prepare and enter journal entries
Prepare sales & use tax forms and related backup schedules
Prepare month-end AR reconciliation
Prepare and calculate annual CAM/Escalation reconciliations
Prepare secondary reporting schedules
Responsible for accurate input of data provided by Property Managers
Review all leases and related accounting lease abstract forms
Review and approve AR including billing adjustments
Review and approve AP vendor invoices
Review rental edits
Review and input budgets
Review business license/tax for accuracy
Responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial statements
Maintain cash balances as directed
Prepare wire transfers as needed
Prepare funding requests
Prepare owner distributions
Prepare and process monthly fees due
Prepare audit packages for auditors and controllers
Follow and adhere to Avison Young and client policies and procedures
Process and complete special projects as requested
Prepare and submit a written action plan for desk coverage during absences.
Assist in the review, analysis, and collection of Avison Young corporate accounts receivable.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive or exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration or Accounting
One (1) to five (5) years of Property Management Accounting Experience
In lieu of a B.S. or B.A. degree, must have 5 or more years’ experience in Property Management accounting

Communication Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret tenant leases, management agreements, and financial narratives
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Requires positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Requires a high-level commitment to customer service

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to identify and solve problems with limited information
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a high-volume arena
Requires good organizational skills
Requires attention to detail
Requires an openness to new ideas and procedures

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Yardi Voyager
Proficient with various computer software programs such as Adobe, Microsoft Office, namely Excel

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

Benefits offered to full-time W2 employees:

Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

Competitive paid vacation days
2 personal/wellness days
Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving

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