Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $6 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.
The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Utilities, the Analyst, Accounting at Avenue Living Asset Management, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing utility expenses across our diverse portfolio of properties. You will be responsible for accurately tracking, analyzing, and reporting on utility usage, expenses, and trends. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure cost-effective utility management strategies.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Prepare monthly journal entries and generate payables while maintaining accurate records of all utility payable transactions.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for utility expense accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial records.
- Prepare and analyze utilities accruals while ensuring accurate expense recognition in the financial statements and compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze utility expense per property while identifying and resolving anomalies which requires ongoing coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Document accounting procedures related to utility expense management and accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities to automate, streamline and further develop utility processes.
- Project manage and oversee the month-end cycle and deliverables to ensure timely reporting for internal and external stakeholder groups.
- We are an agile team and embracing additional responsibilities is a normal part of our culture.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
- Possession of an accounting diploma or accounting degree.
- 3+ years general accounting experience, prior experience in property accounting will be considered an asset.
- Ability to work with large volume of daily transactions and in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to be a self-starter, work independently, excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Yardi Voyager would be considered an asset.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
- With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
- We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals.
- An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living Communities’ properties, and employee and savings program savings through industry partnerships.
- We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.
What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
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