Administrative and Accounting Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Strand

Strand
Strand
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Vancouver, Canada

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STRAND IS LOOKING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT


Strand is seeking an individual who is passionate about real estate, has a strong drive to be a part of a growing organization and wants to be part of creating a lasting legacy in urban environments across North America.


Strand is seeking an individual who is passionate about real estate and has a strong desire to be involved in a growing organization with an established reputation that is creating a legacy of successful projects in cities across North America.


WHO IS STRAND?


Founded in Vancouver in 1976, Strand has been actively involved in a number of real estate sectors, including: the development and acquisition of multi-family apartments and condominium projects, single family land and housing developments, the development of multi-unit warehouse projects, the acquisition of office building properties, and the provision of mortgage financing to developers for residential and commercial developments across Canada and the United States.

While Strand has maintained a relatively low profile, consistent with the philosophy of its major shareholders and financial partners, Strand has acquired, developed, and financed over 23,000 homes while consistently maintaining its reputation for thoughtfully and successfully developing real estate.

Strand is active throughout several regions, with its head office, located in Vancouver and an office in the western United States.

Strand's active projects are comprised of over six thousand residential units and, in Greater Vancouver, Strand is developing over thirty-four hundred homes (fourteen hundred condominiums and two thousand rental apartments), along with over one million three hundred thousand square feet of employment generating space (retail/office/light industrial).


Strand's development platform has established a reputation as a well-recognized and respected developer in the region by demonstrating a commitment to innovation, quality, and building for the needs of the region's diverse and evolving demographic composition.

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WHY JOIN STRAND?

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum one year experience in an administrative role or relevant job experience
  • Post Secondary education related to the role is an asset
  • Professional disposition and communication style
  • Positive energy
  • Calm under pressure and capable of thinking on their feet
  • Hardworking and highly organized with exceptional multitasking skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to use good judgement
  • Proactive team player but able to perform well independently
  • Basic accounting knowledge an asset
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Outlook, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams an asset
  • First Aid level one is an asset
  • Able to lift 50lbs

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accounting and Administrative Assistant reports to the Assistant Controller. The role provides general office support and assistance to the accounting department and other departments as needed. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following


Administration:

  • Reception duties, including answering phones, greeting guests, and managing the boardroom schedules
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail
  • Sort and mail cheque payments
  • Filing of invoices and other documents
  • Maintain cleanliness of common areas including printer room, kitchen and boardrooms
  • Update various tracking schedules
  • Assist in IT related set up
  • Assist Office Manager with daytoday operations of the office
  • Other administrative duties as required

Accounting:

  • Accounts Payable distribute invoices to relevant managers for approval, record invoices in accounting system and prepare cheque payments
  • Accounts Receivable create invoices and record payments received
  • Reconcile bank accounts
  • Bank visits when needed
  • Maintain monthly rent rolls
  • Prepare GST returns
  • Record monthly interest payments and maintain loan schedules
  • Update consultant contract reconciliations
  • Assist with preparation of monthly project funding requests
  • Assist with preparation of monthly Project Progress Report (PPR)
  • Process expense reimbursement reports
  • Update various accounting schedules
  • Assist with monthend journal entries
  • Communicate with vendors as needed
  • Support Accounting with various tasks
  • Other accounting duties as required

BENEFITS


Strand is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, growth, and the betterment of all those who dedicate themselves to the realization of its objectives.

True to the company's nature as a "family of professionals", we are committed to making continued investments in our people.

Strand provides a very competitive compensation structure and benefits package that includes the following:


  • Generous Extended Health and Dental Plan
  • Professional Development, Mentorship and Education Pr
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