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
• Email monthly rent invoices to franchisees
• Maintain and update the Real Estate Accounting calendar with deadlines and due dates
• Reconcile rent statements and invoices for assigned locations
• Create and distribute weekly debit invoices and receipt batches
• Process prepaid rent receipt batches and distribute debit advices
• Process additional rent payment batches and distribute remittance advices
• Re-debit NSF payments and invoice applicable NSF fees
• 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
• Support legal and collections processes through balance reporting and documentation
• Facilitate communication and payment arrangements between landlords and franchisees

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Additional accounting or real estate administration training is considered an asset
• 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
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in financial processes
• Strong follow-up and collection management skills
• Commitment to continuous process improvement