Commercial Property Accountant - Must Have CAM Experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Accounting

• Oversee and maintain day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and recording journal entries and collaborating with accounting teams, managers, and controllers to ensure accurate and transparent financial records.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and record activity within FAS software, including depreciation calculations.
• Prepare annual billings and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations in accordance with tenant lease agreements.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, reporting packages, exception reports, annual budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure financial reports and statements are complete, accurate, and properly reflect corporate and head office transactions.
• Review financial data to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all reporting.

3. Reconciliations & Compliance

• Prepare and, when assigned, review monthly and quarterly accounting, compliance, vendor, and tenant reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with appropriate personnel to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of required regulatory documentation.

4. Quarterly & Annual Audit Support

• Support quarterly and annual audit processes by preparing and compiling audit workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with researching and resolving questions and requests from external auditors.

5. Annual Budget & Forecasting Support

• Assist Property Managers and Accounting Managers with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and supporting documentation throughout the budgeting and forecasting process.

6. Corporate Accounting & Special Projects

• Complete ad hoc accounting and financial projects as assigned by management or the Comptroller.
• Assist with researching, developing, and implementing new accounting policies, processes, and technical accounting requirements.
• Help ensure the corporate finance team remains compliant with current accounting standards and prepared for future regulatory and reporting changes.