Team Lead, Property Accounting

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives - and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.The general purpose of this job is to prepare timely financial statements, ensuring all schedules and reports accurately reflect the financial activity for each entity. The individual will adhere to established policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate internal controls. Additional responsibilities include participation in accounting training and coordination of client requests and monthly financial statements.The Sr Property Accountant may:Responsible for accurate input of data provided by Property ManagersReview all leases and related accounting lease abstract formsReview and approve AR including billing adjustments, security deposit refunds, etc.Review and approve AP vendor invoices for property number, coding, description and approvalsReview rental edits (scheduled charges)Review and input budgetsReview and approve CAM/Escalation reconciliations and related billing adjustmentsPrepare bank reconciliationsPrepare banking forms as needed (or requested by Vice President Finance) - Stop Payment Requests, Bank Request Form for banking issues or discrepancies, etc.Responsible for ensuring monthly mortgage, land lease, or other recurring monthly payments are processed timely - avoiding any penalties for late payment.Prepare sales & use tax form(s) and related back up schedule(s) to ensure the accurate and timely payment of amounts dueReview business license/tax for accuracy and process payment timelyPrepare financial statements - mostly cash basis with occasional accrual, if appropriatePrepare and enter journal entries - standard, recurring, reversing, adjusting, reclassing, prepaid rent, accruals, etc.Responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial statementsApprove (initial & date) weekly cash requirements and attach a cash balance report to show monies are availableMaintain cash balances as directed by portfolio controller, accounting manager or clientPrepare wire transfers to move monies as neededPrepare funding requests as needed for capital or operatingPrepare owner distributions as neededPrepare secondary excel or word reporting schedules for (but not limited to) depreciation, amortization, security deposits, loan schedules and balance sheet schedulesPrepare and process monthly fees due - including management fees, asset management fees, TI or construction fees, etc.Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthlyPrepare audit packages for auditors and controllersPrint and review AR aging with property manager weeklyReview rent roll monthly with property managerFollow and adhere to Avison Young and client policies and proceduresProcess and complete special projects as requested by Vice President Finance, accounting manager, client, or property managerAssist in the review, analysis and collection of Avison Young corporate accounts receivable - including but not limited to:Payroll ReimbursementsManagement FeesLease CommissionsConstruction Supervision FeesPrepare and submit to supervisor a written action plan for desk coverage during absences. This would include both vacation and personal time off coverage.To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive or exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Education and/or Experience:B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration or AccountingOne (1) to five (5) years of Property Management Accounting ExperienceIn lieu of a B.S. or B.A. degree, must have 5 or more years’ experience in Property Management accountingCommunication Skills:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret tenant leases, management agreements, and financial narrativesAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from Property Managers, Controllers, Accounting Managers and Property AccountantsAbility to write reports and business correspondenceRequires a positive attitude and good interpersonal skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsRequires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether with co-workers or clientsMathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratios and percentagesReasoning Ability:Ability to identify and solve problems with limited informationAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in a high-volume arenaRequires good organizational skillsRequires attention to detailRequires an openness to new ideas and procedures (flexibility)Computer / Equipment Skills:Requires 10-key by touchDemonstrates proficiency in excelProficient with various computer software programs such as Adobe, Microsoft Office, MRI, Yardi, KardinExperience with a Windows environmentOur Equal Opportunity CommitmentAvison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenureMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceCompany paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCompany paid Short & Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Critical Illness and Accident CoverageHealthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax BenefitsWellness programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Work-Life Balance:Competitive paid vacation days2 personal/wellness daysPaid holidays plus 2 floating holidaysAnnual volunteer day for Day of Giving

Created: 2025-12-04