Property Accounting Intern

First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] owns, operates, and develops grocery-anchored open-air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors, and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high-performing environment.

**WE ARE SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION**

First Capital’s Intern Program gives young professionals access to enriching opportunities to start and accelerate their careers. Our program is uniquely hands-on, allowing Interns to work alongside our leaders on exciting new projects and strategies. In addition to day-to-day projects, Interns will have access to a series of learning and networking events, mentorship sessions, an end of term Capstone Project, and much more. Our goal is to leave all our program graduates with a full, 360 understanding of our business.

As Property Accounting Intern, you will work closely with our Property Accountants and support the team with data entry, accounting, reporting, budget and reforecast working paper preparation, and other special projects. You will assist with regular monthly requirements and gain a strong understanding of the industry while gradually developing your accounting skills.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Participate in monthly accounting and reporting process, quarterly reforecast, and annual budget process.
- Assist in monthly financial reporting processes; including Common Area Maintenance (“CAM”), Property Tax recovery, manual accruals, and amortization schedules. etc.
- Liaison with our Property Management Team to obtain required data and information.
- Handle reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigations, journal entries, etc.
- Assist with the annual budget process; i.e. Deferred CAM budget, reviewing leasing assumptions, etc.
- Participate in ad hoc projects as required.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Accounting or Finance.
- Previous Accounting or Finance experience in commercial real estate is an asset.
- You have strong analytical skills with the ability to gather information, synthesize it, and ‘connect-the-dots.
- You have excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate across all levels both within and outside of First Capital.
- You demonstrate outstanding and organizational capabilities and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- As a self-starter, you have a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment and are eager to grow your exposure to new technology and processes, taking any opportunity to acquire new skills.
- You have strong computer skills, including an excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., JDE) is an asset.
- Above all, you embody and proactively support First Capital’s Core Values: Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, Accountability, and Passion.

**OUR APPLICATION PROCESS**:

- Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process._