The RMS Group is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to join our accounting team in Edmonton. This is a full-time, hands-on accounting role responsible for the full accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of residential properties.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Property Accountant will manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash flow monitoring, and other property accounting functions. The successful candidate will work closely with our Property Management team to ensure accurate and timely financial information and help resolve day-to-day accounting matters.

This position is well suited to someone with previous residential property management accounting experience who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple properties and deadlines, and interested in improving processes and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of residential properties.
- Review, analyze and post tenant accounts receivable, including required adjustments, bad debt allowances and write-offs.
- Work with Property Managers regarding collections and other tenant account matters.
- Complete monthly recurring and other property or project invoicing.
- Complete banking activities including deposits, fund transfers and credit card reconciliations.
- Monitor property cash flow, including upcoming expenses, ownership distributions and required ownership contributions.
- Complete month-end close procedures, including journal entries and balance sheet, bank and other account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including financial statements, cash flow analysis, bank reconciliations and key performance indicators.
- Perform full-cycle accounts payable, including purchase order matching, invoice entry, payment processing, vendor statement reconciliations and vendor inquiries.




- Communicate regularly with Property Managers regarding financial results and accounting matters.
- Assist the CFO and external auditors with year-end audits, working papers, supporting documentation, CRA matters and other tax filings.
- Assist with annual budgets and operating cost processes.
- Provide accounting coverage within the department during vacation and other absences.
- Identify and recommend process and automation improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

Education

- Accounting diploma or equivalent

Experience

- Minimum 2 years of residential property management accounting experience.
- Experience with MRI accounting software is preferred.
- Experience with full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Strong Excel and general computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and property operations teams.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative accounting department.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: 4304 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Schedule: Monday to Friday during regular business hours
Work Arrangement: On-site

If you have residential property accounting experience and enjoy a role that combines detailed accounting work with regular interaction with property management operations, we would like to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Perks package with Dental and Extended Health Care
- On-site free gym
- On-site free parking
- Company events

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Residential Property Accountant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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