Jr Property Accountant - Maternity Leave Coverage

Homes by Avi Group of Companies is seeking a friendly, outgoing, and professional individual to join our team as a Jr. Property Accountant in our Blue Jean Condominium and Property Management division. Blue Jean is one of our fastest growing divisions. 

Jr Property Accountant

The Junior Property Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and financial support for a portfolio of condominium corporations. This role manages accounts receivable, deposit administration, owner account reconciliations, month-end accounting, and financial statement preparation while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Who you are:

• You are an individual who is highly organized, exceptionally efficient and has a positive, flexible, “can-do” attitude.  Providing exceptional customer service to both your internal customers and condo boards is effortlessness.
• You are naturally analytical, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and eager to lend a hand, or step up to a challenge.  Your intuition is on point, and you can foresee what the next steps are, and initiate actions before they come across your desk.
• You are an accomplished multi-tasker, with the ability to pivot from task to task while balancing ever-changing priorities and competing urgencies.
  You are an individual who is self-motivated, focused, and works well independently while providing strong support to the property managers, condo boards and auditors.  
• You are an articulate communicator in both your written and verbal correspondence, equally professional and detailed.  

What You Will Do:

Accounts Receivable & Owner Account Administration

• Process owner payments, EFTs, e-transfers, cheques, and other receipts accurately and on a timely basis.
• Maintain accurate owner ledgers, including charges, payments, adjustments, refunds, and account reconciliations.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, unapplied receipts, NSF transactions, and owner account issues.
• Respond to owner, board member, and internal inquiries regarding account balances, payment history and billing matters.
• Assist with arrears management and collection activities in collaboration with Property Managers.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation for all owner account transactions.

Deposit Administration

• Process and balance daily deposits, including cheques, EFTs, online payments, and electronic transfers.
• Reconcile deposits with accounting records and bank reports.
• Investigate and resolve deposit discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company internal controls and cash handling procedures.
• Maintain organized deposit records to support audits and financial reporting.

Property Accounting & Financial

• Prepare monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of condominium corporations.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and working papers.
• Prepare general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances.
• Prepare recurring, adjusting, and year-end journal entries.
• Enter and maintain annual operating budgets and scheduled charges in Yardi.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support external audit requests by preparing and maintaining working paper files for audit purposes.
• Work closely with Property Managers to resolve accounting questions and financial reporting issues.

Customer Service & Team Collaboration

• Building positive working relationships with Property Managers, Board Members, homeowners, vendors, and internal departments.
• Provide timely, professional, and solution-focused responses to financial inquiries.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Administration, and Property Management teams to ensure efficient workflows.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team success.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned to support the accounting department and organizational objectives.

Qualifications – Must Have’s

• Post-Secondary education in Accounting or Business;
• 3+ years’ experience;
• Experience in Yardi Voyager and Procure to Pay is an asset;
• Microsoft office;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience in property accounting is preferred