Property Accountant | Calgary

At Aspen, our Vision is to remain a highly respected boutique real estate company and employer of choice. We will continue to earn exceptional returns by adding meaningful value for our team and community through ownership, management, and development opportunities.

Strong leadership and teamwork are the cornerstones of our Core Values: Customer & Community Service, Integrity, Creativity, Adaptability, Respect and Entrepreneurship. Driven by our mission and vision, we foster an environment where employees thrive on honesty, open communication, and accountability, maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

We offer dynamic opportunities, with an excellent compensation and benefits program. Our collaborative and professional environment promotes and rewards learning, development, and success. Joining Aspen means becoming part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Aspen is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are pleased to announce we have an immediate opening for a team and service-oriented individual to fill an office-based Property Accountant role in downtown Calgary.

This is a fantastic opportunity and if you, or someone you know, are a match for the qualifications below please submit resumes to Human Resources.

You’ll find a full listing and description for this and other Aspen positions currently available at CAREERS | Aspen Properties.

Thank you for your interest in the Aspen team.

Position Summary |

This position will report to the Manager, Property Accounting and Controller, Property Accounting and will work closely with both our accounting team and our Property Management team. The Property Accountant is responsible for providing accounting support in the commercial property management industry.

Regular work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities |

• Preparation of all monthly financial statements for a portfolio of commercial properties, including working papers, cash flow statements and continuity schedules
• Reconcile, analyze and maintain a full understanding of all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Preparation of monthly Rent Rolls
• Complete journal entries and review and update details of all recurring entries, including property tax, mortgage, insurance, prepaid expenses and accruals
• Review and monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Review bank reconciliations and related adjusting entries
• Complete monthly GST reconciliations
• Preparation of quarterly reports
• Preparation of monthly and year-end recovery schedules, including annual tenant invoices
• Responsibility for detailed financial component of annual property operating budgets
• Assistance in financial due diligence on proposed new acquisitions
• Preparation of year-end working paper files for audit purposes
• Direct liaison with auditors with respect to queries
• Communicate and work with Property Managers on all building related issues
• Respond to tenant concerns, issues and requests for information
• Review lease input information into Yardi for accuracy
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications |

• Recent completion or in the last stages of a recognized accounting designation (CPA)
• Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience within Commercial Real Estate and/or Property Management
• Ability to work successfully within a team environment and independently
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Yardi software is an asset
• Experience reviewing and understanding commercial lease agreements is an asset
• Successful City of Calgary Police Information/Criminal Record Check

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.