Project Accountant

Concert Realty Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Concert Properties in Vancouver is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Development Finance Accounting team. You will provide accounting and reporting support for project funding, cost tracking, and related financial analysis to ensure timely and accurate information.

The role emphasizes detail, reliability, and collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and external counsel as needed. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Yardi are valued assets for this position.

Qualifications

• At least two years of general accounting experience; real estate development or construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly funding requests and construction loan draws with accurate information for funding partners.
• Review accounts payable and maintain project costing records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate with Sales and Marketing for reports on deposits, mortgage approvals, and commissions.
• Update property tax trackers and ensure timely tax payments.
• Assist Senior Accountant with liaising with legal counsel and Sales staff to support sales closings.
• Prepare project-level accounting information, trial balances, and GL reconciliations.
• Assist in developing accounts payable process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Collaborative

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

About Concert Properties

Putting people first is at the heart of the Concert Properties story. We are deeply invested in improving the lives of the people who live and work in our communities, acknowledging that communities are more than just buildings. We focus on quality, consistency and sustainability, and our business is driven by warm, passionate people who embody a desire to help each of us feel more connected to one another.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join Concert’s Development Finance Accounting team in Vancouver. The successful candidate will provide accounting and reporting support to the Development Finance team and take an energetic, detail-oriented approach to a broad range of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly funding requests and construction loan draws, ensuring that complete and accurate information is provided to all funding partners. Maintain and monitor loan balances, deposit insurance balances, and related interest.
• Review accounts payable and assist in maintaining up-to-date, complete and accurate accounts payable and project costing records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting by preparing required schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to prepare and maintain reports and schedules related to sales documentation, purchaser deposits, mortgage approvals, and commission payments.
• Update the property tax assessment and property tax notice tracker and coordinate with Corporate Accounting to ensure all property taxes are paid in a timely manner.
• Assist the Senior Accountant in liaising with external legal counsel and Sales staff to support an accurate and timely sales-closing process.
• Prepare monthly project-level accounting information and financial reports, including trial balance reviews, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and variance and ratio analysis.
• Support the development, documentation, and implementation of the accounts payable digital transformation strategy and related process improvements.
• Review and document departmental processes and procedures, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing project status reports for straightforward, stand-alone projects.
• Support development and construction teams with commitment setup and ad hoc reporting.
• Other accounting duties as required.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• At least two years of general accounting experience; experience in real estate development or construction is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work through thorough self-review.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Yardi is a plus.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to support colleagues as needed.
• Curious and enthusiastic, with the desire and aptitude to learn, grow, and progress professionally in a supportive environment.

Please note this is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role.

Benefits and Perks

• competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and perk programs that promote employee health and wellness.
• We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers.

Join the Concert Properties team in building a people-first future.

Concert Properties is proud to have been named a BC Top Employer from 2021-2025!

We are a proud Canadian company, providing quality employment across the country and working together with the people we serve to realize our vision—building resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities. Our success is powered by a passionate, talented team that values a collaborative culture, a desire for excellence and a willingness to give back. We support our team members and offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and perk programs that promote employee health and wellness.

At Concert Properties, we value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. The posted salary range is reflective of the qualifications and experience we are looking for in a candidate to fill this opportunity; however, applicants with all levels of experience are welcome to apply. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Concert Properties.