Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We've designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization. At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people's lives – and we're in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.
General purpose of this job is to prepare timely financial statements ensuring all schedules and reports accurately reflect the financial activity for each entity. The individual will adhere to established policies and procedures ensuring appropriate internal controls. Additional responsibilities include participation in accounting training, plus the coordination of client requests and monthly financial statements.
Responsible for full cycle GL property accounting for a portfolio of 10-15 properties. Review and approve AP vendor invoices for property number, coding, description and approvals. Review and input budgets. Prepare bank reconciliations. Prepare banking forms as needed – Stop Payment Requests, Bank Request Form for banking issues or discrepancies, etc. Responsible for ensuring monthly mortgage, land lease, or other recurring monthly payments are processed timely – avoiding any penalties for late payment. Prepare sales & use tax form(s) and related back up schedule(s) to ensure the accurate and timely payment of amounts due. Review business license/tax for accuracy and process payment timely. Prepare financial statements – cash, accrual and/or consolidated, if appropriate. Prepare and enter journal entries – standard, recurring, reversing, adjusting, reclassing, prepaid rent, accruals, etc. Responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial statements. Approve (initial & date) weekly cash requirements and attach a cash balance report to show monies are available. Maintain cash balances as directed by portfolio controller, accounting manager or client. Prepare wire transfers to move monies as needed. Prepare funding requests as needed for capital or operating. Prepare owner distributions as needed. Prepare secondary excel or word reporting schedules for (but not limited to) depreciation, amortization, security deposits, loan schedules and balance sheet schedules. Prepare straight-line or minimum rent schedules as appropriate. Prepare and process monthly fees due – including management fees, asset management fees, TI or construction fees, etc. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly. Prepare audit packages for auditors and controllers. Follow and adhere to Avison Young and client policies and procedures. Process and complete special projects as requested by Vice President Finance, client, or property manager. Assist in the review, analysis and collection of Avison Young corporate accounts Receivable – including but not limited to: Payroll Reimbursements Management Fees Lease Commissions Construction Supervision Fees Prepare and submit to supervisor a written action plan for desk coverage during absences. This would include both vacation and personal time off coverage. TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with coverage for co-workers as requested by the Controller. Assist Controller with special projects. Active participation in team meetings. Attend and participate in training classes. DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive or exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration or Accounting. Four (4) plus years of Property Management Accounting Experience. In lieu of a B.S. or B.A. degree, must have seven (7) or more years' experience in Property Management accounting. Must have experience with full accrual (GAAP) basis accounting. Communication Skills:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret tenant leases, management agreements, and financial narratives. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Property Managers, Controller, Accounting Managers and Property Accountants. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Requires positive attitude and good interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Requires a high level commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to identify and solve problems with limited information Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Ability to work independently Ability to work in a high-volume arena Requires good organizational skills Requires attention to detail Requires an openness to new ideas and procedures (flexibility) Computer / Equipment Skills:
Demonstrates proficiency in excel Proficient with various computer software programs such as YARDI, Adobe, Microsoft Office. Proficiency with MRI, Kardin, Jenark is a plus. Experience with a Windows environment. Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.
The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.
For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
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Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:
Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work-Life Balance
Competitive paid vacation days 2 personal/wellness days Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
