Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Ref: 1126553

Toronto, ON(in office role)

$85,000 + 10% Bonus

Full-Time, Permanent

Your New Company

Our client is a well-established commercial real estate owner and manager with a substantial portfolio of office and retail properties across the Greater Toronto Area. Known for its long-term approach to property ownership and commitment to operational excellence, the organization offers a stable, collaborative environment where employees are given broad exposure and opportunities for professional growth.

Your New Role

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Property Accountant will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of commercial office and retail properties totaling approximately 550,000 square feet.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties
• Preparing monthly financial statements, reporting packages, and supporting working papers
• Managing month-end and year-end close processes
• Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining property general ledgers and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Processing tenant billings, rent charges, and tenant receipts
• Reconciling tenant accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Administering additional rent recoveries and operating cost reconciliations
• Maintaining lease information within Yardi, including amendments, renewals, and escalations
• Analyzing operating results and investigating financial variances
• Supporting audits, HST filings, and other compliance requirements
• Working closely with property management and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and tenant accounting
• Assisting with process improvements and special projects as required

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking broad exposure to all aspects of commercial property accounting within a collaborative and growing organization.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be considered for this role, you will possess:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within commercial real estate or property accounting
• Experience accounting for office properties
• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Experience with Yardi Voyager or a similar property management/accounting system
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accountability
• A stable employment history demonstrating reliability and commitment
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
• A flexible, hands-on approach and positive attitude

What You'll Get in Return

In return, you'll join a respected commercial real estate organization offering:

• Base salary of $85,000
• 10% annual performance bonus
• Company-paid benefits from day one
• Three weeks of vacation
• 37.5-hour work week
• Flexible start and finish times
• Broad exposure across property accounting, financial reporting, and commercial real estate operations
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A stable and collaborative working environment
• Primarily office-based work with occasional ad hoc work-from-home flexibility

What You Need to Do Now

If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1126553. Thank you in advance for your interest.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

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