Accountant

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Recruitment is seeking an Accountant for a leading real estate developer located in Etobicoke, ON. This new role involves managing accounts receivable, month-end close processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in property and construction accounting, proficiency in Yardi, and a keen attention to detail. This opportunity allows for growth within a growing finance team dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in property accounting and/or construction/project accounting.
• Full-cycle accounting experience including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Demonstrated AR experience – tenant billing, collections, and cash application.

Responsibilities

• Own accounts receivable, including tenant billings, collections, and cash application.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Support property and construction/project accounting across stabilized assets and active developments.

Skills

property accounting

construction/project accounting

Yardi

Excel

accounts receivable

attention to detail

Tools

Yardi

Jonas software

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Etobicoke, ON (On-Site)

Salary: $85,000-$100,000 plus bonus

Industry: Real Estate

Position Type: New Role

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of the world's largest real estate developers, with a global presence spanning North America, Europe, and Asia and a track record of over 630 million square feet of development. Their Canadian operation is headquartered in the GTA and active across Western Canada, with a team that supports both operational assets and active construction projects – build‑to‑suit and speculative – for institutional capital partners.

The Canadian finance team is lean, experienced, and growing. This newly created Accountant role sits at the intersection of property accounting and construction/project accounting. You will report directly to the Controller and work closely with project teams, property managers, and operations on a daily basis.

The scope is broad and execution‑focused: you’ll own AR and AP deliverables, drive month‑end close, prepare capital partner reporting, and ensure HST filings are accurate and on time. If you’re a hands‑on accountant who wants real exposure to a complex, multi‑stakeholder development environment and you want to grow within a firm that is consistently increasing its footprint, this is a strong platform to do it from.

Key Responsibilities

• Own accounts receivable, including tenant billings, collections, and cash application
• Provide AP back‑up support, including coding payable data to ledgers
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to the full month‑end close process
• Support property and construction/project accounting across stabilized assets and active developments
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual project reporting and private capital partner reporting
• Produce variance analysis and commentary to support internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements
• Manage cash reconciliations and contribute to cash flow forecasting
• Prepare and file HST returns accurately and on time, maintaining audit‑ready support
• Provide assistance to internal and external auditors during audit periods
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning cycles

What You Bring

• Hands‑on experience in property accounting and/or construction/project accounting
• Full‑cycle accounting experience including journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Proficiency in Yardi – this is a must‑have
• Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
• Demonstrated AR experience – tenant billing, collections, and cash application
• Comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast‑moving team environment
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of accurate, timely filing and reporting

Nice to Have

• Experience with Jonas software
• Background in real estate, construction, or development
• Exposure to system improvement or implementation projects

Next Steps

We appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.