Analyst, Accounting

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $5.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.

The Accounting Analyst will play an integral part in gathering and monitoring financial data, preparing accurate statements and reports. The role will focus on preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, day-to-day treasury functions, and will be responsible for assisting with internal and external financial statements and reports, while ensuring that all documentation and transactions are in compliance with IFRS.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
- Prepare monthly journal entries and perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Perform verification and reconciliation of accounts, while verifying bank deposits and payments, and ensuring a timely follow-up action is taken according to corporate standards.
- Preparation of daily cash reporting preparing weekly, rolling cash flow forecasts to give the leadership team clear oversight of short-term and long-term cash requirements.
- Compile and analyze financial information for business units and perform variance analysis including property tax, utilities, and other financial transactions.
- Provide support, coordination, address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers, while taking ownership of issues and ensuring a successful resolution.
- Prepare year-end working papers and schedules for the annual Financial Audit.
- Work collaboratively with accounting group and field staff to ensure transactions match funds received and sent.
- Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and further develop the financial reporting processes.
- We are an agile team and embracing additional responsibilities is a normal part of our culture.

**WHAT WILL YOU NEED?**
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting with strong understanding of accounting principles.
- 1-3 years of practical experience with full-cycle accounting and bank reconciliations.
- YARDI experience is considered an asset.
- Advance Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work with large volume of daily transactions and in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

**WHAT DO WE OFFER?**
- We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt - no matter the challenge.
- With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
- We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
- An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
- We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.

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