Property Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded real estate investment company seeks a Property Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves full-cycle property accounting for a commercial portfolio, requiring strong Excel skills and 3–5 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a flexible hybrid work environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Hybrid work environment and flexible start times

Casual, dog-friendly office setting

Culture that respects personal obligations

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in property accounting, preferably in commercial real estate.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple commercial properties.
• Complete CAM reconciliations and analyze budget variances.
• Support year-end reporting and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Property accounting

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

Job description

A well-regarded real estate investment and management company is hiring a Property Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong property accounting experience who value work-life balance, team camaraderie, and a stable, growing organization.

About the Role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role involves full-cycle property accounting for a commercial real estate portfolio. You’ll collaborate closely with property managers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, support budgeting processes, and contribute to the financial health of the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple commercial properties
• Complete CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations and analyze budget variances
• Work with property administrators to ensure lease details are accurately reflected in reports
• Assist with tenant recoveries, rent escalations, and billing adjustments
• Support year-end reporting and liaise with auditors
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting
• Help streamline accounting processes and respond to ad hoc financial inquiries

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of experience in property accounting, ideally in commercial real estate
• Familiarity with lease structures, tenant recoveries, and reconciliation processes
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA not required)
• Experience in residential real estate or public practice is considered an asset

Why Join
This is a chance to work in a collaborative, family-friendly team that values flexibility, transparency, and long-term relationships. You’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary plus bonus
• Hybrid work environment and flexible start times
• A casual, dog-friendly office setting
• A culture that understands and respects personal obligations outside of work

If you're looking for a place where your work makes a direct impact — and where you can grow within a tight-knit team — this is the opportunity for you.