Junior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm in the real estate sector is seeking an Accountant in Toronto. This role offers mentorship from senior leadership and exposure to diverse real estate operations. Responsibilities include processing tenant payments, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of accounting experience and strong analytical skills. Join a supportive environment focused on professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and post monthly tenant payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and property tax payments.
• Prepare month-end financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field

CPA candidacy

Job description

Overview

A growing firm in the real estate services sector is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This role offers mentorship from senior leadership, exposure to diverse real estate operations, and opportunities for career advancement, ideal for professionals with a solid accounting foundation.

About The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, this position is responsible for supporting the accounting function across the organization's property portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Process and post monthly tenant payments, maintaining accurate account records
• Reconcile bank statements and property tax payments to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare month-end financial reports and contribute to year-end audit preparations
• Assist the property management team with budgeting, forecasts, and tracking key metrics
• Maintain ledgers, security deposit accounts, and internal tracking systems for recurring items and reports
• Collaborate with colleagues across accounting and property management teams to support operational and ad-hoc projects
• Apply analytical skills to review financial data and identify discrepancies or areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or a related field; CPA candidacy is an asset
• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, commercial property, or related sectors
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to ad-hoc requests or projects

Why Join

This role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment where your work directly contributes to the success of the organization's property operations. The team values mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement within the real estate accounting space.