Development Accounting, Summer 2024 - Vancouver (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

About QuadReal Property Group
QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $73.8 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating companies in which it holds an ownership interest.
QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.
QuadReal: Excellence lives here.
www.quadreal.com
We are committed to providing our Co-ops/Interns with a student experience that provides a supportive and engaging learning environment while developing skills and business acumen. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences including our Corporate Speaker Series, Fireside Chats, Volunteer opportunities and Networking events.
Eligibility Note: To qualify for a student (Co-op/Internship) opportunity, students must be enrolled in their academic studies at a post-secondary institution (university/college) and must be returning to school after completion of their work term with QuadReal. If you are a student registered in an official co-op program at your post-secondary institution and completion of a final work term is a mandatory component for you to graduate, you are eligible to apply with the understanding that you will leave QuadReal at the end of your work term or have the possibility to be considered for full-time opportunities.
Based in Vancouver, the Co-op/Intern, Development Accounting, will report to the Manager, Development Accounting, and will assist in the accounting and reporting for the Development Accounting team. This role will begin with basic entry level reconciliations and increase to compilation of reports following comprehensive training and additional experience.
What We Offer:

• An organization and leaders that support your development through meaningful work experience
• A Student Mentorship Program designed to provide 1:1 support throughout your experience
• Opportunities to build your industry knowledge through Corporate Speaker Series & Fireside Chats
• Giving back to community with your peers and team members through volunteering events
• Opportunities to build long lasting industry and professional relationships

What You Will Experience:

• Assist in processing development level invoices and wire transfers
• Assist in reconciliation and administration of contracts
• Reconciliation and invoicing for intercompany and GL account clearing
• Assist in preparation of monthly HST/GST returns
• Journal entry processing
• Assist in the compilation of the monthly and quarterly project reporting

• Assist in the compilation of the quarterly financial statement reporting
• Mapping and loading of financial information into accounting system
• File & document management

What You'll Bring:

• Enrolled in a Business/Commerce degree program with a specialization in Accounting or Finance is desired
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages
• Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities; willing to learn and adapt to changes in a dynamic environment; organized; detailed orientated and a self-starter
• Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Yardi accounting system experience is desired
• Excellent communication, oral and written; able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; able to be flexible and work with all types of personalities; able to exercise confidentiality and places a priority on client services
• Embrace and pro-actively support QuadReal's values and its culture of environmental sustainability and corporate and social responsibility
• Previous accounting or finance experience

Don't have all of the above skills? Don't worry. We still want to hear from you!
The expected hourly range for this role is $23 to $25.
QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.
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