Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner
Use feedback and reflection to own self-development
Create a positive team spirit, support company and department initiatives
Display a strong sense of personal accountability to identify and work within required reporting timelines
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across functional and cultural lines of a fast-paced, multinational company
Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, and procedures within the real estate industry
Conscientious, detail-oriented and produces accurate financial results and reports within required deadlines
Knowledge of US GAAP
Proficient in MS Excel, Word
Knowledge of PeopleSoft (General Ledger, Project Costing, Asset Management) and YARDI Property Management a plus
Responsibilities
Prepare assets to be entered into the Asset Management module, including building acquisitions, property improvements, tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and FF&E
Retire assets from Asset Management when a building is disposed
Adjust asset balances and useful lives in Asset Management
Understand capitalization and depreciation policies to enter journal entries into PeopleSoft in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Perform the close of depreciation monthly and post entries for US and Canada
Reconcile Asset Management balances to General Ledger balances monthly, explain variances, and work with team members to clear reconciling items
Prepare month to month depreciation fluctuation analysis, explain variances, and correct any issues identified
Coordinate with the Corporate Accounting and Facilities teams to enter FF&E
Coordinate with the CapEx A/P team to adjust property improvement and tenant improvements
Prepare forecast for FF&E depreciation quarterly and provide to FP&A team
Additional responsibilities could include capital expenditure review and ad-hoc real estate and development related projects