Real Estate Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute monthly sales reports to landlords for assigned store portfolio
• Generate and review aging reports, including updating account comments and notes
• Create and process monthly rent receipt batches and distribute debit advices
• Create and process monthly rent payment batches and distribute payment remittance advices
• Process credits within AR/AP systems while ensuring proper approvals and documentation
• Maintain and update the Real Estate Accounting calendar with deadlines and due dates
• Reconcile rent statements and invoices for assigned locations
• Set up new customer and vendor accounts
• Verify vendor documentation including W9 forms and banking information
• Update franchisee banking information
• Follow up with franchisees regarding unpaid balances and payment arrangements
• Respond to inquiries from landlords, franchisees, and internal departments
• Track store closures, transfers, and corporate sales to ensure records remain accurate
• Facilitate communication and payment arrangements between landlords and franchisees

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Additional accounting or real estate administration training is considered an asset.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of accounting, accounts payable/receivable, or real estate accounting experience preferred. Experience working with accounting or SAP ERP systems preferred. Retail or restaurant industry experience is considered an asset.