Accountant

About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America's leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL's three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL's Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America's premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to 
WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Director, Finance, this position is responsible for assisting with the full cycle accounting process for OEG Real Estate, Katz Group Real Estate and subsidiary companies.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements for multiple properties
• Prepare and analyze property-level financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash-flow analysis
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and general ledgers
• Prepares and files GST returns and supporting working papers
• Verifies invoices and verifies compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Prepares and posts journal entries
• Provides input to the annual budget processes, as needed
• Supports property & asset management teams
• Review 3rd party property management statements for accuracy and completeness
• Review CAM reconciliation, lease accounting and residential accounting
• Other administrative accounting tasks

Who You Are:

• You're a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You're a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You're open-minded and don't mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You're organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
• You have xcellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and complete tasks on a timely basis, while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• You are self-motivated with strong attention to detail

Education, Experience and
Skills
:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Accounting is required
• Minimum five (5) years in an accounting background or related field is required
• CA/CPA Designation will be considered an asset
• Proficiency with accounting and property management software (Yardi)
• Experience with other computerized accounting software (i.e. Great Plains, MR, etc.) and strong skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in real estate, property management or construction accounting required
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with staff and 3rd party managers
• Understanding of concepts and underlying details, ability to identify errors, and foresight to strategize and make decisions with consideration to both operational and financial implications

What's in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

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