Junior Accountant

Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners - wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don't just coexist, but thrive. If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

A Junior Accountant will work closely with other accounting team members to generate, prepare, and communicate information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting. Junior Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of general accounting, real estate accounting, and reporting activities under the guidance and supervision of Senior Property Accountants, Accounting Managers and/or Supervisors. Junior Accountants responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as individuals acquire relevant experience and demonstrate greater accountability.

Essential Job Functions:

• Preparing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as required. Ensuring completion of periodic accounting close checklists for respective entities.
• Preparing and analyzing journal entries on both GAAP, IFRS and tax basis including but not limited to: standard entries, applicable reclassifications/adjustments, review of all income and expenses, accruals, overhead allocations, consolidations and eliminations, and intercompany transactions. Collaborating with business unit and property level colleagues to obtain necessary data and documentation to prepare and support journal entries.
• Preparing and distributing periodic reports for various legal entities (properties, management services companies, partnerships), external business partners (joint venture partners), governmental agencies, lending institutions (banks, institutional investors), and external/internal auditors. Required periodic reports may include but are not limited to: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows statements.
• Supporting preparation of SOX 404 packages including but not limited to: expense and income review, journal entries/supporting documentation, accounts payable and accounts receivable support, and fixed asset analysis.
• Preparing support data and analyses for financial reporting requirements and corporate communications needs including but not limited to: schedules, reconciliations, footnotes, and analysts requests. Performing variance analysis, as required.
• Supporting co-workers during periods of high-volume or transition
• Other job responsibilities as assigned, such as wire/payment requests, draw request packages, support for tenant audits.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will be service oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), as well as a strong team player with a good work ethic.
• Should either possess or be working towards a recognized accounting designation
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to solve problems, while ensuring accuracy and quality
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment
• This position requires up to 10% travel.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.