Senior Property Accountant at Prica Global Enterprises Inc. — NeverHard
Senior Property Accountant at Prica Global Enterprises Inc. in Waterloo, Waterloo region. Skills: AP/AR, Amortizations, Analysis, Financial Management, Fixed Assets. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Prica Global Enterprises Inc.
Location
Waterloo, Waterloo region
Type
full_time
Required skills:
AP/AR
Amortizations
Analysis
Financial Management
Fixed Assets
General Accounting
General Ledger
Intercompany Accounting
Real Estate Operations
journal entries
Job DescriptionJob Description
Prica Global Enterprises (PGE)
strives to make all persons and residents feel like they are always coming home. We understand that home is a sense of completeness, of being present and in-the-moment. Home is a sense of flow, and we connect this from one place to another. Prica Global designs and creates those spaces and homes where people and places may flow together and in which they always feel at home. Building a home is not building permanence; it's building a feeling of community for anyone that passes through.
Position Overview
The Senior Property Accountant acts as a strategic finance partner to the Residential and Commercial Leasing and Property Management teams, providing financial management, analysis, and decision support across the property portfolio. This role works closely with the Head of Asset Management to drive performance, ensure financial integrity, and deliver actionable insights that enhance portfolio value. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical, proactive finance professional with strong business partnering capabilities and a deep understanding of real estate operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
General Accounting:
Prepare and post various monthly journal entries (accruals, amortizations, allowances, and cost re-allocations, etc.)
Manage fixed asset, loan amortization, and other schedules
Monthly review of sub-ledgers and entries made by AP and AR teams in assigned entities
Intercompany and General Ledger to Sub-ledgers reconciliations
Prepare year-end journal entries and working paper files, and assist with year-end audit
File monthly HST returns and respond to CRA inquiries/audits as needed
Assist with annual commercial CAMs
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Lead the monthly review of property-level financial results, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Prepare detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget and forecast), clearly explaining drivers of performance.
Provide actionable recommendations to address variances and improve financial outcomes.
Develop and maintain high-quality recurring and ad-hoc financial reports to support business needs.
Business Partnership & Decision Support
Serve as the primary finance partner to Leasing and Property Management.
Provide insightful financial analysis to support leasing strategies, capital investments, and operational improvements.
Translate financial data into clear, business-focused insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead ongoing budget reviews to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Prepare and update property-level forecasts, incorporating operational trends and market dynamics.
Identify risks and opportunities within forecasts and communicate implications to stakeholders.
Support annual budgeting processes, including scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling.
Accounts Receivable & Tenant Management
Oversee tenant accounts receivable across the portfolio.
Monitor receivables aging, collections performance, and credit risk.
Ensure timely and effective collection activities, working closely with property management and AR.
Manage escalation processes, including coordination with legal or regulatory authorities as required.
Provide regular reporting and insight on tenant receivables and collection trends.
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
Provide day-to-day financial support to property management and leasing teams.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
Support the implementation of systems, tools, and best practices to enhance financial visibility.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal controls and governance frameworks
Requirements:
Post-Secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation completed or near completion(required)
Working knowledge of ASPE financial reporting
Understanding of Residential Tenancies Act, residential and commercial leases, CAMs
Handson monthend close experience, including journal entries (accruals, amortization, reclasses) and supporting schedules and reconciliations
Strong balance sheet ownership and account reconciliation discipline
Experience in multientity environments with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Exposure to external audits and tax filings (coordination with external accountants/tax advisors)
Experience preparing and filing HST returns and responding to CRA inquiries/audits
Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, structured worksheets); overall strong systems literacy
Experience with Yardi or similar ERP/accounting systems is an asset
Ability to analyze budgettoactual variances, identify anomalies, and propose corrective actions
Able to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for nonfinance stakeholders
Able to adapt and change priorities at a moment's notice in fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a control mindset and high accuracy
Organized and efficient with strong time management and prioritization in a fastpaced, changing environment
Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and initiative across assigned areas
Collaborative, teamoriented communication style; comfortable working crossfunctionally
Learning agility and curiosity to understand the business across multiple industries and entitie
Benefits:
Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
RRSP Matching
Continuous Learning Program
Career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program