Accounting Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - BentallGreenOak

BentallGreenOak

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Accounting Assistant

Vancouver, Bristish Columbia

Who We Are:

BentallGreenOak is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally recognized provider of real estate services.

BentallGreenOak serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe.

BentallGreenOak has offices in 27 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets.

BentallGreenOak is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

BentallGreenOak promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people.

We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better.

We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The opportunity:

The role of the Accounting Assistant is one of value-added support, which will enable Property Accountants to address important issues relating to their portfolio in a timelier manner, perform their jobs in a more efficient manner and free up demands on their time to focus on workload and continuous improvement relating to their portfolios.

This is an important role, and as a result will allow property accounting to increase its value to our clients and property management staff through more responsive and accurate service.

What you will do:

The Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Controller and be responsible for the following functions relating to assigned properties:

To work with and provide clerical support to property accountants relating to daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities
Maintain various excel spreadsheets for reconciliation purposes
Daily set up of online Wires and Transfers for all banks, ensuring timely approval by signing officers
Preparation of GST reconciliations monthly or as required
Assist with monthly reporting requirements
Assist with annual budget process
Assist with annual operating cost adjustments
Assist in preparing various other reports relating to properties
Be responsible for full property accounting functions of a small portfolio of properties requiring mínimal accounting maintenance
To take on additional work as required and as delegated

Who you are:

Minimum 6 months postsecondary education, preferably in financial management or equivalent experience
Previous experience completing bank reconciliations, GST reconciliations and filings an asset
Must possess an aptitude for numbers

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Relationship Skills - ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; team player

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Organizational/Multi-Task Skills:

Ability to allocate one's time effectively and work under pressure; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change

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Computer Skills - intermediate to advance skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs, knowledge of JD Edwards, Adobe Acrobat Reader an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BentallGreenOak (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.