Senior Property Accountant (NOC 11100 – Accountants)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain tenant ledgers and tenant accounting records; post daily cash/cheques/electronic payments and perform reconciliations.
• Manage full-cycle property accounting, including journal entries, accruals, depreciation, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records and financial statements, including monthly operating statements and balance sheets.
• Handle Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: review vendor invoices against budgets/contracts, enter invoices, and ensure timely payment processing.
• Complete CAM reconciliations for commercial properties, including TMI calculations, and ensure recoveries align with lease terms.
• Prepare portfolio reporting, including Rent Roll, Vacancy Reports, and Monthly Asset Management reports, plus weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting as required.
• Support annual budgeting: work with property/operations management to develop and analyze annual property budgets and variances.
• Prepare audit schedules/working papers and support quarterly reviews and annual audits; liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Finalize year-end financial data for assigned properties/legal entities and assist with the annual close process.
• Prepare and file HST returns and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support cash flow management and financial planning for assigned properties.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare/issue T4 and T4A (as required).
• Verify leases and eligibility, create residential profiles, and guide leasing teams on lease preparation and required documentation.
• Support compliance reporting for CMHC, and affordable housing programs (including Affordable Housing requirements), where applicable.
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3+ years accounting experience; property accounting preferred (residential and commercial).
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles, with proven experience preparing financial statements and financial reporting.
• Experience with property/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, Entrata or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations); comfortable with Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills; strong attention to detail.
• CPA or equivalent or CPA-in-progress preferred.
• Asset (nice to have): Experience with CMHC / affordable housing compliance reporting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off