Property Accountant

David Aplin Recruiting; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established real estate investment and property management firm in Mississauga is looking for a Property Accountant. This role involves managing the full accounting cycle for commercial real estate, ensuring financial accuracy, supporting budgeting processes, and collaborating with property management teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and a minimum of three years of accounting experience. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid working opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Competitive benefits program

Free Parking

Fitness membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, ideally in commercial property accounting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Manage bank reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with property managers to reconcile tenant ledgers.
• Calculate and prepare year-end CAM and property tax adjustments.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Organizational abilities

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Property management or accounting software

Job description

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Our client, a well-established real estate investment and property management firm, is seeking a dedicated and detail-focused Property Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting budgeting and recoveries, and partnering closely with property management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including journal entries, accruals, ledgers, and bad debt provisions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, budget variance analyses, and forecast updates in accordance with internal controls.
• Manage bank reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with property managers to reconcile tenant ledgers, investigate billing issues, and support collection efforts.
• Calculate and prepare year-end common area maintenance (CAM) and property tax adjustments, including tenant billings and rental notices.
• Support budgeting processes including recovery modeling and revenue forecasting for commercial leases.
• Reconcile recoverable expenses and monitor lease-specific terms for accurate tenant chargebacks.
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and year-end files for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and external reporting standards.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3years of accounting experience, ideally in commercial property accounting, specifically either retail or office buildings
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with property management or accounting software.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and organizational abilities.

Compensation:

• $85,000-$95,000 + Bonus + Paid overtime!
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Hybrid opportunity after probation
• Competitive benefits program, e.g. health insurance & RRSP planning Regular staff social events + fitness membership
• Free Parking

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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