Do you enjoy making a difference? Do people consider you to be an organized person? Do you hate it when company policy gets in the way of the right decision? Would people say you know how to get a message across? Are you energized by working in a fast-paced environment? Do you find yourself reading about the industry you work in? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you get satisfaction from a job well done and like to celebrate success when you’ve worked hard to get there?
If you answered yes to these questions, we have the job for you. Highstreet is currently seeking a full-time Accountant to join our growing head office team located in Kelowna, BC.
WHY HIGHSTREET?
Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. Help us achieve that vision.
Additionally, Highstreet is leading the industry in designing and building apartments and condos that have a minimal impact on the environment. We’re building Carbon Free Homes™ that are 75% better than building code minimum with a warranty that is double the industry standard.
CORE VALUES
Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do:
Humility grants us insight from others
Inquisitive & learning continuously
Guided by always doing what is right
Honest, open and timely communication
Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions
Determined to persevere, get results and win together
THE OPPORTUNITY
Please note, this is an in-office position in Kelowna.
Reporting to the Controller, Communities, this role is cyclical and involves processing of accounts payable invoices, residential property accounting and reporting for multiple entities within our portfolio of residential apartment properties. You will be responsible for ensuring tight deadlines are met with accuracy each month.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Input of accounts payable invoices
Responding to supplier inquiries
Preparing monthly and periodical payments (via direct deposit and cheque)
Credit card expense claim processing
Preparing rent rolls
Posting monthly operating journal entries
Bank reconciliations
Weekly cash flow updates
Preparing month-end and year-end files
Liaising with Community Leaders of your assigned properties
Assisting with property specific reporting and data compilation
Ad hoc projects
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Highstreet is looking for an organized, deadline, and detail-oriented individual who is willing to learn and grow with a company that values culture and performance.
Success in this role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well under pressure. This role would be best suited for someone who is motivated, has experience juggling a substantial number of projects, puts an emphasis on communication, and values seeing a task through to completion. Diligence and follow-up are necessary attributes to success in this role.
In addition to identifying with Highstreet’s values, the candidate should also:
have a positive and outgoing attitude and work well with others
be a team player, self-motivated, efficient and reliable
be highly organized and enjoy managing multiple tasks and responsibilities with competing priorities.
Required experience/qualifications:
Hold an Accounting diploma or degree – relevant accounting experience may be considered.
Experience with property accounting considered an asset.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office 365 and advanced knowledge of Excel.
Experience with Yardi, Acumatica and Dext considered a strong asset.
Be highly motivated to learn and have specific interest in operating multi-family apartments.
Adaptability in the face of change and willingness to learn.
Enjoy managing multiple tasks and working with different departments simultaneously.
Able to process a high volume of work quickly and accurately.
Open to periodic overtime.
Additional requirements:
Satisfactory background (criminal record and credit) check.
While we appreciate your interest, Highstreet will only be considering applicants local to Kelowna for this position.
