Property Accountant

About Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT
Founded in 2004 and publicly traded since 2010, Northwest (TSX: NWH.UN) is a global real estate investor and asset manager focused on properties and partnerships at the intersection of healthcare, knowledge, and research. We're a real estate investment trust with more than $10B of assets under management, owning and operating a portfolio of more than 230 high-quality properties across Canada, the United States, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

Our leadership team promotes value-add partnerships and demonstrates execution excellence, strong governance, and deep expertise. With more than 275 professionals globally, operating in eight countries, we bring a global view, local execution capabilities, and a long-term ownership strategy to serve as a real estate partner of choice to leading healthcare operators around the world.

Position Summary
Reporting to Manager, Property Accounting, the Property Accountant will assist the Accounting Team in any special projects as assigned. You will be responsible for the overall accounting of a portfolio of Commercial real estate properties. We are looking for a property accounting professional that is ready to hit the ground running. Who will thrive on working within deadlines and providing strong financial reporting for your assigned properties. Your technical accounting expertise will add value to our clients' business objectives as well as our internal teams including property managers. You will strive to achieve established timelines for accounting and reporting periods with accuracy and completeness for areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly operation statements, property management reports as well as monthly/quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Evaluate monthly operation variances and prepare budgets as directed.
• Prepare year end cost statements and final billing to tenants as well as monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for all assigned properties in accordance with Northwest's guidelines.
• Participate and assist in operation cost audits.
• You will be responsible for various accounting reports and analyses as requested by the Accounting Manager, VP Accounting and/or Senior Management.
• You will be accountable for tax filing (GST/QST) and property tax information as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Qualifications and Skills

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business/Accounting, CPA designation or in progress.
• 3-5 years of related experience in real estate or property accounting environment would be an asset
• Experience and knowledge of Yardi is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills: Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player while also being able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-motivated and have a sense of urgency.
• Friendly, professional with a strong work ethic.

Salary Range
$73,000-$80,000 CAD per year.

Use of AI in Recruitment
Northwest Healthcare Properties does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Accommodation during Recruitment Process
Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT values diversity in the workforce, is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation during the application process or require job postings in an alternative format, kindly notify the Northwest HR Department