Investment Accounting, Winter 2025 - 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 $77.6 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 platforms 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.
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, Investment Accounting will report to the Controller, Investment Management, and assist in the accounting and reporting functions with the opportunity to participate in data analytics and the audit process. The Co-op/Intern will begin with basic entry level reconciliations and increase to a 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:
Journal entry preparation, processing, and filing
Assist with monthly filing of commodity & parking taxes and other regulatory filings
Prepare wire payment requests to fulfill capital funding requirements
Assist with the preparation of supporting documentation for the year-end audit process
Processing portfolio invoices - ensuring proper coding into the accounting system and timely payment
Exposure to financial systems and data analytics
Assist with ad-hoc projects and other duties as required
What You Will Bring:
Currently enrolled in an academic Business/Commerce program with a specialization in Finance or Accounting.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; detail-oriented and proficient in building and handling complicated data sets.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages.
Must have advanced knowledge of Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables and V-lookup. Familiarity with Power Query and Power BI is considered an asset.
Previous accounting or finance experience is preferred.
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.
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