Junior Accountant

About Rivn Group

Rivn Group is a Calgary based real estate investment and management firm focused on disciplined ownership, operational precision, and capital efficient value creation. We operate a growing portfolio of office buildings in the Beltline and Downtown Calgary and manage them directly with a hands-on owner-operator mindset.

Position Overview

The Junior Property Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations for Rivn's commercial portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant and working closely with the Property Manager, this role offers direct mentorship and real exposure to full-cycle property accounting from day one.

This is an ideal entry point for a detail oriented accounting professional who wants to build a career in commercial real estate finance. You will take ownership of core accounting functions, support financial reporting, and grow your understanding of how a real estate platform operates end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities 1. Full-Cycle Accounting

• Process day-to-day accounting transactions including AP, AR, and journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and post monthly accruals and recurring entries.
• Code and process supplier invoices with accuracy and proper documentation.

2. Tenant Billing & Receivables

• Monitor AR aging and assist with collections follow-up on overdue balances.
• Respond to tenant billing inquiries and prepare statements of account.
• Assist with year-end tenant reconciliations, including operating cost recoveries.
• Assist with tenant chargebacks and intercompany billing.

3. Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages for ownership.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain audit-ready records for all transactions and financial documentation.
• Perform monthly variance analysis.

4. Compliance & Tax

• Prepare and file monthly GST returns accurately and on time.
• Assist with year-end working paper preparation and any external review processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant reporting (ASPE and RECA) requirements.

5. Systems & Administration

• Maintain organized digital filing for invoices, leases, contracts, and financial records.
• Work within Rivn's accounting and property management software.
• Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to building scalable systems.

Qualifications Required

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting: journal entries, bank recs, and accruals.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Assets (Nice-to-have)

• Experience in property accounting or commercial real estate finance.
• Familiarity with Yardi, QuickBooks Online, or similar accounting platforms.
• Understanding of CAM reconciliations, rent rolls, or lease accounting concepts.
• Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a CPA designation.

Why Join Rivn Group?

• Work directly with ownership and leadership across commercial real estate accounting, operations, and finance.
• Clear path to grow into a Property Accountant or Senior Accountant role.
• Entrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy environment where your contributions are visible and growth is recognized.
• Broad experience across accounting, leasing, and asset operations.