Property Accountant

isgSearch; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

isgSearch is seeking a Property Accountant / Senior Property Accountant for a Toronto-based commercial real estate client. The role covers month-end reporting, variance analysis, CAM recoveries, budgeting, and liaising with auditors.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years (junior) or 3+ years (senior) in property accounting, a degree in Accounting/Business, and CPA progression. Hybrid work is offered with growth opportunities within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Progressing toward or holding CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with CAM recoveries, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience (Yardi preferred).
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting, variance analysis, bank reconciliations, and GST/QST filings.
• Prepare quarterly audit packages and liaise with auditors.
• Draft annual financial statements and cost statements.
• Manage operating costs, CAM recoveries, and realty tax billings.
• Prepare and maintain operating and capital budgets, including quarterly re-forecasts.
• Support new property acquisitions.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

CPA designation progression or placeholder

Tools

Yardi

ERP systems

Job description

Job title:

Property Accountant / Senior Property Accountant

Our client:

Our client is a Toronto-based commercial real estate company managing a retail portfolio. The team is dynamic, collaborative, and growing, offering a hybrid work environment and opportunities to make an immediate impact.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Month-end reporting, variance analysis, bank reconciliations, and tax filings (GST/QST)


• Preparing quarterly audit packages and liaising with auditors


• Drafting annual financial statements and cost statements


• Managing operating costs, CAM recoveries, and realty tax billings


• Preparing and maintaining operating and capital budgets, including quarterly re-forecasts


• Supporting new property acquisitions


• Assisting with ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

Junior-level candidates:

• 1-3 years accounting experience, ideally in property or real estate


• Exposure to financial reporting, CAM recoveries, or budgeting


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field


• Progressing toward or holding a CPA designation (preferred)


• Strong Excel skills, ERP experience a plus (Yardi preferred)


• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

Senior-level candidates:

• 3+ years accounting experience in property/real estate


• Solid experience with month-end processes, CAMs, reserves, budgeting, and forecasting


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field


• CPA designation preferred


• Advanced Excel and ERP skills (Yardi a plus)


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams


• Flexibility to travel to properties as needed

Additional information or perks (optional):

• Competitive salary: $80,000-$85,000, based on experience, senior applicants with 5+ years, comp is negotiable


• Hybrid work environment


• Opportunity to grow within a collaborative real estate team


• Inclusive workplace with accommodation available during the hiring process