Rize is a boutique real estate developer focused on large-scale, design-forward, commercial and residential communities. With over 25 years of experience, we create unique, meaningful and inspiring places to live, work and learn throughout Metro Vancouver. We are growing and continually searching for the right people to join our Team. To thrive within the Rize Team, applicants should be self-confident, open-minded, hard-working and good humoured.

Rize is a dynamic work environment with an entrepreneurial culture that is high-performing yet relaxed. It is a place where suits are rare and working smart is the norm. Each project we undertake has an underlying uniqueness that forms a fundamental part of our DNA, and we take great pride in building communities which are functional, beautiful and accessible.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Intermediate Accountant's responsibilities include performing and carrying out various accounting and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day corporate and property accounting functions. The Intermediate Accountant ensures that all assigned tasks are completed in an accurate, timely fashion and in accordance with established company procedures, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliations

• Process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations on a timely basis, adhering to all accounting procedures and policies
• Check and verify documents such as invoices and statements and follow up on discrepancies
• Liaise with vendors and the Junior Corporate Accountant to correct errors and follow up on outstanding documents
• Route vendor invoices for approval using AP automation software
• Prepare monthly billings to projects
• Work with the Property Administrator to ensure recurring service invoices are processed in a timely manner, and invoices are properly coded
• Work with Accounts Payable in getting cheque payments ready and distributed in a timely manner

Corporate and Property Management Accounting

• Prepare month-end entries for rent roll, expense accruals, prepayments and amortization for internally managed portfolio
• Prepare account analysis, journal entries and financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for corporate entities (including monthly and quarterly reporting and year-end working paper files)
• Prepare and file government information returns (GST, etc.)
• Assist with intercompany loan reconciliation
• Assist with external accountant inquiries at year-end for audit, review and compilation engagements and review of company income taxes
• Review and analyze property management reports from property managers to ensure completeness and accuracy of information for 3rd party managed portfolio
• Prepare monthly trending operating statements and financial statements. Identify and communicate budget variances to the Property Manager
• Perform monthly rent roll reconciliations and support the Property Administrator to resolve any variances
• Cashflow and treasury management, including forecasting
• Preparation and support of annual budgets and CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations
• Work with Project Accountants on month-end closing entries (Rental Income write-off, GST reconciliation, etc.) and reporting for pre-development projects

Other

• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy, automation and efficiency
• Ad hoc financial planning, analysis and reporting as required by individual partners, managers or Ownership
• Documenting and updating all accounting procedures and internal controls including procedure changes, process improvements and other projects as identified

Required skills and qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting
• Sage 300 experience is an asset
• 3+ years full-cycle accounting experience
• Property accounting experience is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work both independently and within a team
• Candidates should have good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to work with confidential material and maintain high standards of ethical conduct
• Current enrolment or intention to enrol in the CPA program is preferred

What Rize offers

• Salary range $60,000 - $75,000 + discretionary bonus
• Employer-paid benefits (excluding the long-term disability premium)
• 3 weeks' vacation to start and holiday office closure
  
• Hybrid work environment (initial training is full-time in the office)