Development Accountant

QuadReal Property Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentive plan

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

QuadReal Property Group, based in Vancouver, seeks a Development Accountant to support the Oakridge project through the development lifecycle, under the Senior Development Accountant. You will build technical skills while providing reliable day-to-day support in development accounting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, invoicing, reporting and cash management, with a focus on accuracy and strong internal controls, in a Hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA designation is an asset.
• Recent graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of accounting experience encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to quickly learn Yardi Voyager, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills with a genuine eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support job cost tracking, budgeting and forecasting for the Oakridge project in Yardi.
• Assist with coding and reviewing invoices and contract/change order setup in Yardi.
• Develop proficiency in Yardi to run reports and ensure data integrity for the Oakridge portfolio.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deliverables and bank reconciliations.
• Support cash management activities including funding requests and wire transfers.
• Assist with Oakridge month-end, quarter-end and year-end close and journal entries.
• Maintain sales deposit and commission trackers and help prepare closing books.
• Maintain awareness of internal controls and compliance; escalate issues when needed.
• Communicate proactively across functions and use Excel/AI tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

CPA designation asset

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships. QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come. QuadReal: Excellence lives here. www.quadreal.com

Role Description

Based in Vancouver, the Development Accountant at QuadReal Property Group supports the Development Accounting team on the Oakridge project, helping to maintain and document its financial status through the development lifecycle. The Development Accountant works under the guidance of the Senior Development Accountant, building foundational technical and non-technical development accounting skills while providing reliable day-to-day support.

Responsibilities

• Support job cost tracking, budgeting and forecasting for the Oakridge project in Yardi, helping to keep budgets, contracts, commitments and projected costs up to date and aligned with ARM and QuadReal internal policies.


• Assist with coding and reviewing invoices, and support contract and change order setup in Yardi, to help ensure accuracy and alignment with budget.


• Develop proficiency in Yardi to run reports and support data integrity for the Oakridge portfolio.


• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, such as working paper files, bank reconciliations, and GST/HST filings.


• Support cash management activities, including funding requests and preparation of wire and internal transfer requests, as directed.


• Assist with Oakridge month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, including preparing journal entries for job cost allocations, IFRS adjustments and amortization, and providing broader month-end support to the team.


• Assist with maintaining sales deposit and commission trackers, and help prepare closing books for sales closings.


• Maintain awareness of relevant internal controls and compliance requirements, escalating questions or issues to managers and team members as they come up.


• Communicate proactively across functions, stay flexible and adaptable, and use technology effectively, including Excel and AI or productivity tools, to complete tasks efficiently.

Experience and Qualifications

• Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a professional accounting designation (CPA) is an asset.


• No prior development accounting experience required; recent graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of accounting experience are encouraged to apply.


• Working knowledge of, or willingness to quickly learn, Yardi Voyager, Excel and Microsoft Office.


• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills, with a genuine eagerness to learn.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, take direction well, and support others across competing deadlines.


• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic: driven, motivated to succeed, and proactive about asking questions and raising issues early.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $70,000- $80,000. #LI-TT1 #LI-Hybrid

Benefits

• performance-based incentive plan


• comprehensive health & dental benefits


• pension plan


• paid time off

QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community. Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities. We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.

QuadReal does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to QuadReal, directly or indirectly, will be considered QuadReal property. QuadReal will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes. QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

For 10 years, QuadReal has created spaces that enhance the lives of the people and communities we serve. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we are a leading global real estate partner focused on driving meaningful impact while delivering prudent growth. With a global perspective and local expertise collected from offices across Canada, the US, Asia and the UK, our success stems from our incredible team and from our values— integrity, collaboration, performance, innovation and responsibility. Join our team today to deepen your skillset, grow your career, and make a difference. Together, we’re reimagining an industry and building a culture where ingenuity meets community building.