Senior 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

We Are Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant that focuses on the generation, preparation, and communication of information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Senior Financial Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of general accounting, real estate accounting, and reporting activities within the Accounting Services Organization under the guidance and supervision of Accounting Managers or Supervisors.

Responsible for a product and/or property portfolio up to 10 properties and/or corporate/service/management entities depending on the level of accounting complexity involved. Senior Financial Accountants' responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as individuals acquire relevant experience and demonstrate greater accountability.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Preparing and analyzing journal entries on both GAAP 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), lending institutions (banks, institutional investors), and external auditors. Required periodic reports may include but are not limited to: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows statements
• Provide insights into accounting for complex transactions and/or properties
• Supporting preparation of quarterly workbook package 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, Performing variance analysis, as required
• Preparing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as required. Ensuring completion of periodic accounting close checklists for respective entities. Supporting independent third-party property audits

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of required experience in Public Accounting or Real Estate Accounting
• A preferred professional/state licensing for this position include: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Required skills for this position include: general accounting principles and processes, analytical and detail-oriented, perform quality assurance reviews, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, communication - written and oral, accounting software systems, and Microsoft Office

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. A successful candidate in this role can expect to grow into an associate level role on the team. We promote from within and create opportunities for high performing talent to excel. Our leadership teams are dedicated to your success as an employee, and we invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together.

Compensation & Benefits:

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

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.