Sr Accountant, Capital Payables - Brookfield Properties

Location



Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300



Business




At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.




If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.




Job Description




Position Summary




The Sr Staff Accountant provides support to the daily operation of various Departments throughout BPR to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as proper internal controls. The Sr Staff Accountant interacts will all levels of employees internally, offshore and with external vendors/suppliers.




Responsibilities

+ Supervise the coordination of all required documentation for Lenders and/or JV Partners regarding construction loans and draw requirements. This includes the tracking of draw submission and funding statuses along with detailed organization surrounding items included in each draw.

+ Work closely with internal departments to provide visibility surrounding draw submissions and funding statuses.

+ Keep Director up to date on all key and/or critical issues.

+ Review offshore team daily transactions and weekly check run approvals.

+ Work with Brookfield Properties Development team on their monthly draw requests for reimbursement for work on various BPR Development initiatives.

+ Oversight of customer service tasks including (but not limited to) inquiries from contractors, development, mall management teams and various internal departments regarding the status of vendor/tenant payments and the collection of required documentation.

+ Respond to internal and external audit requests, as well as testing for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

+ Prepare/assist in preparing various monthly reports for internal distribution.

+ Reconcile and monitor select JDE object accounts, as assigned.

+ Other duties, as assigned.






Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable work experience.

+ Minimum 5 years in Construction/Development or Corporate Real Estate experience.

+ Experience with JD Edwards OneWorld, EnterpriseOne (or similar ERP systems A/P module); Yardi is a plus.

+ Experience with construction management software, PM Web is a plus.

+ Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

+ Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

+ Dedicated self-starter with good organization and time management skills who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and is able to prioritize work.

+ Sound analytical ability.











We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.





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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.