Property Accountant

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management investment management development and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston South Carolina Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America Europe South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more visit .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information reconcile financial statements prepare general and standard journal entries assist in budget development and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.

*This position can be located remotely anywhere in Vancouver or British Columbia. There may be a requirement for some in-person training in the Vancouver office from time to time. Also open to candidates who are interested in working a hybrid model and want to work from the Vancouver office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Compiles and analyzes financial information in preparation for entry into various financial statements and accounting reports and makes appropriate journal entries for recording in the general ledger by checking calculations reviewing basis for figures and balancing and reconciling figures.
• Reviews budget revenue expense payroll entries invoices and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit makes mortgage payments and distributions and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures by analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control.
• Analyzes and reviews accounting and financial resources for property acquisitions dispositions and closings and budgets and expenditures for local state federal private funding contracts grants and other corporate financial and accounting transactions.
• Acts as a liaison to internal and external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions providing research data and information as requested and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
• Communicates with onsite and other property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities answer questions provide support and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time client and Company reporting.
• Completes various financial accounting administrative and other reports and analysis and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Accounting Business Finance or related fields.
• 2 years minimum experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with account finance budgeting and cost control principles.
• Prior commercial accounting experience required.
• GST/HST filing experience required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively track report and manage multiple priorities where meeting deadlines is critical.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment with a wide variety of people including business leaders.

• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite property management software (Yardi or OneSite) and database management programs in order to complete required reports.

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• Rare or occasional travel will be required to attend business meetings training programs or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

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The salary range for this position is $78000 - $85000 CAD.

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements prior experience current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary this role may be eligible to participate in weekly monthly and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@). If you receive suspicious requests please report them immediately to