Junior Property Accountant

Cansel; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property management sector is seeking a Property Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of residential units, support financial reporting, and provide technical accounting expertise. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft applications.

Benefits

Flexible extended health and dental benefits program

Group life, short-term disability, long-term disability insurance

Access to online pharmacy

Employee referral program

Free access to online courses database

Exclusive discounts on shopping, sports, movies, travel

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in full cycle accounting (A/R, A/P, GL), ideally in property management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, phone, and email communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential units.
• Record, verify, and reconcile rent payments.
• Assist with year-end financials and GST returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Job Title: Property Accountant

We are searching for an independent and detail-oriented person to join Cansel as a Property Accountant. This person will report to the Controller, support the property accounting team in financial reporting, and provide technical accounting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential units.
• Record, verify, and reconcile rent payments.
• Review leases and rent rolls.
• Set up tenants and vendors in the accounting system.
• Process payables.
• Prepare reconciliations and update financial schedules.
• Assist with year-end financials and GST returns.
• File documents and perform other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in full cycle accounting (A/R, A/P, and GL), ideally in property management.
• Post-secondary education in accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, phone, and email communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to organize data records.
• Autonomous, friendly, and capable of handling fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager software.

Why Join Us?

In addition to our strong growth culture, Cansel offers:

1. Competitive compensation package.
2. Uncapped commission incentives for the sales team.
3. Flexible extended health and dental benefits program.
4. Group life, short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and critical illness insurance.
5. Access to online pharmacy.
6. Company vehicle program for sales representatives.
7. Employee referral program.
8. Book club program (we will buy any book beneficial for your professional development).
9. Free access to our online courses database.
10. Exclusive discounts on shopping, sports, movies, travel, and more through Perkopolis.
11. Preferred rates on gym memberships and personal insurance.
12. Generous long service reward program.