Junior Accountant [Corporate]

PETERSON GROUP PROPERTI; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Job summary

Peterson Group Properties is seeking a meticulous Junior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team in Vancouver. You will ensure accurate financials for multiple entities and support the accounting manager with month-end close and tax filings.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, maintaining working papers, and assisting auditors during year-end processes, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned entities.
• Create and submit organized working papers and year-end packages for auditors.
• Manage books for multiple entities and post year-end adjusting entries.

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation (planning to pursue)

Tools

Yardi 7S

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $67,000.00 Annually

We are a Canadian real estate developer and investment group with a diversified portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and hospitality assets across North America. With over 65 years of experience and more than 23 million square feet owned, managed, or in development, we bring an integrated approach to creating places that endure. Guided by a commitment to making a meaningful difference, we build relationships that shape communities and drive long-term value. Our business spans development, investment, property management, and capital partnerships—each grounded in a shared purpose and a values-led culture defined by integrity, entrepreneurship, and respect. From a single building on Alberni Street to a growing portfolio of transformative projects, we continue to evolve while staying true to our roots as a family-led company. As we look ahead, we remain focused on enhancing life from within—creating spaces, experiences, and partnerships that stand the test of time.

We are looking to add a highly detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financials for the assigned accounts within their portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the review financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annually) in detail and identifying missing or incomplete information.
• Prepare and submit organized, logical, and well-thought out supporting working papers for each assigned entity.
• Compile year-end financial statement packages for submission to auditors.
• Manage a set of books for multiple entities.
• Record year end adjusting journal entries.
• Address queries issued by reviewers and revise financials and working papers accordingly.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of accounting processes and transactions to communicate information and solve problems with relevant stakeholders.

Accounting Operations

• Prepare invoices and support Accounting Clerk processes.
• Demonstrate reliable cash management skills, including but not limited to daily monitoring cash, calculating cash flow projections, and identifying and notifying Corporate Accounting team of foreseeables issues or concerns.
• Provide quality control on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, reconciling and adjusting journal entries for accuracy.
• Ensure all filings (including GST returns) are prepared accurately and filed before due dates set by regulatory requirements and internal deadlines.
• Compile data in the preparation of working papers to support various filings.
• Prepare incoming tax returns using Taxprep software.
• Navigate multiple banking platforms, including initiating payments and transfer requests.
• Correspond with stakeholders (internal and external).
• Assist the Management team with any ad-hoc reporting or projects as requested.

What You Bring

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting;
• Working towards, or planning to work towards, a CPA designation;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel;
• Experience with Yardi 7S is preferred

A demonstrated track record with:

• Minimum 2 years of experience with full cycle accounting environment;
• Preparing and justifying accurate, organized and logical financial statements in accounting environment;
• An organized and diligent self-starter who is attentive to detail and able to work independently;
• Efficient and effective time management, demonstrating ability to meet deadlines while producing quality and accurate work;
• Developing positive and professional relationships with a variety of people while practicing excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility and confidentiality.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Start challenging yourself today in an environment that embraces diversity and rewards innovation with competitive pay and great benefits. We thank all candidates for their interest - only short-listed candidates will be contacted.