Job Description
We are working exclusively with a well-established Canadian real estate organization to hire a Property Accountant on a contract basis, with multiple openings available. The organization owns and manages a large portfolio of commercial, retail and industrial properties across Canada and is adding to its property accounting team to support a busy reporting period.
This is a hands-on accounting role. You will own the day-to-day accounting for an assigned group of properties, from month-end entries through to financial statements, and work closely with Property Managers and Asset Managers to keep reporting accurate and on time. This is a four-month contract with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end and recurring journal entries for assigned properties
- Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages
- Assist with quarterly reporting packages, including supporting schedules and working papers
- Reconcile tenant accounts and follow up on arrears with property management
- Update rent rolls and support collections
- Process tenant and vendor chargebacks and intercompany charges
- Support year-end CAM and realty tax reconciliations
- Help prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor requests
- Assist with the annual budget process for assigned properties
What We're Looking For
- 1 to 3 years of property accounting experience, ideally in commercial or retail real estate
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Experience with a property management system such as MRI or Yardi
- Solid Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to hit month-end deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication
- CPA designation, completed or in progress, is an asset
- Availability to start on short notice
What's Offered
- Competitive hourly rate
- 4-month contract with the possibility of extension
- Hybrid work arrangement in Toronto
- Exposure to a large, well-run real estate portfolio
Next Steps
Only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted.
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
