Property Accountant

District Realty Ottawa ON

District Realty is a full-service apartment rental property management and commercial real estate company that has been serving the Ottawa market since 1987. We manage a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties and are known as one of Ottawas most trusted property management companies.

We are looking for afull-time Property Accountantto join our head office team and support the financial management of our growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of residential and/or commercial properties including month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements schedules and reports for internal management and property owners.
• Maintain accurate records of rental revenue operating expenses recoveries and capital expenditures.
• Prepare and review journal entries accruals and general ledger reconciliations.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance and prepare variance analyses.
• Assist with common area maintenance (CAM) and operating cost reconciliations property tax and insurance allocations and tenant chargebacks.
• Respond to inquiries from property managers owners tenants and auditors providing clear and timely financial information.
• Assist with year-end working papers and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience ideally in property management or real estate.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using Yardi for property accounting (residential and/or commercial).
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and accrual-based financial reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software; experience with property management systems is an asset.
• High attention to detail strong analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with property managers and internal stakeholders.

Why Join District Realty

• Be part of one of Ottawas leading and most respected property management companies with over 30 years of local market expertise.
• Work with a diverse portfolio that includes apartments office buildings retail properties and other commercial real estate assets.
• Collaborative professional environment with opportunities to grow your skills in real estate and property accounting.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter indicating Property Accountant District Realty in the subject line to:.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.