Assistant Property Accountant
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Property Accountant to join our growing hospitality and property management team. This position is designed as a development role, with the successful candidate receiving hands-on training and mentorship to transition into the Property Accountant position within approximately 6 to 12 months.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow their career and gain experience in hotel and commercial property accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily accounting functions and financial reporting
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts
- Assist with month-end, year-end closing procedures and audits
- Prepare and analyze monthly food and beverage cost reports, including inventory reconciliation, cost of sales, and variance analysis.
- Support payroll processing and related reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
- Assist in budget preparation and financial analysis
- Monitor cash flow and support forecasting activities
- Maintain vendor and tenant records
- Support audit and compliance requirements
- Prepare reports and analyses as requested by management
- Learn and assume increasing responsibility for all aspects of the Property Accountant role
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with accounting software (Sage) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Hospitality, property management, or commercial accounting experience is considered an asset
- Experience with food and beverage inventory, costing, or hospitality accounting is considered a strong asset.
- Must be bondable and able to successfully complete a background check
What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is ambitious, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in accounting. We are looking for someone who wants to grow into a leadership accounting role and is committed to professional development. Career Growth Opportunity. This position is part of our succession planning strategy. The successful candidate will work directly with the current Property Accountant and, upon demonstrating competency and performance, will be considered for promotion to Property Accountant within 6 to 12 months.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and dental benefits
- Vacation and paid holidays
- Employee discounts
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
