Property Accountant

Epic Investment Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance-based Incent

Extended group benefits

Retirement savings programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Epic Investment Services in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Property Accountant to support the full accounting cycle for commercial real estate assets. You will manage daily reconciliations, prepare detailed analyses, and coordinate year-end packages with external auditors.

The role requires a CPA designation or accounting degree, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of ASPE/IFRS. Yardi experience is an asset; English communication is essential. A competitive CAD salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and/or bachelor’s degree in accounting/mathematics.
• Strong understanding of ASPE and IFRS and internal controls.
• Positive “can do” attitude with proven deadlines track record.
• Ability to build solid, respectful relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Experience in Yardi is an asset.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with the full accounting cycle: daily bank reconciliation, journal entries, GL, AP/AR, year-end billing.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, reconciliations, CAM and tax recovery analysis; investigate variances.
• Reconcile capital projects and leasing costs; prepare monthly/quarterly cash distributions.
• Prepare year-end audit package and financial statements; liaise with external auditors.
• Analyze financial information and communicate actions with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with property management and leasing teams on budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to senior management and owners.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with schedules and owner requirements.
• Coordinate owner reports with property management; draft commentary for executive summaries.
• Ensure GST/HST and annual returns are filed on time; support internal/ external stakeholders.
• Provide value-added customer service to internal and external clients.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Yardi knowledge

English communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in accounting or mathematics

Job description

At Epic Investment Services, we’re shaping meaningful careers in real estate by creating opportunities for growth, innovation, and development. Our EPIC values - Execute, Partner, Initiate, Challenge - guide how we collaborate, innovate, and support each other and our clients. Through our “Always On” promise, we think like owners, act with accountability, and care deeply about the communities we serve.

When you join Epic, you’re empowered to do the best work of your career in a culture that truly invests in you. We lead with a people-first mindset: one that celebrates wins, supports growth, and encourages every team member to bring their full potential to the table. Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work® for two consecutive years, we’re cultivating an environment where excellence is supported and contributions are valued. We take a home-grown approach to career development, investing in our people through comprehensive benefits, continuous learning, and opportunities that open doors to new responsibilities and leadership paths.

• investing in our people through comprehensive benefits, continuous learning, and opportunities that open doors to new responsibilities and leadership paths.

Epic is a fully integrated real estate management platform, where we deliver asset, investment, and property management services to institutional investors, wealth managers, and high-net-worth clients across North America. Headquartered in Toronto, Epic manages over $14 billion in assets across Canada and the U.S., encompassing more than 26 million square feet of office, retail, industrial, and multi-family residential properties. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for our people—come build what’s next with Epic.

We are seeking a Property Accountant to join our dynamic Property Accounting team located in Downtown Toronto.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work with the full accounting cycle, including daily bank reconciliation, journal entries, general ledger, recovery, accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end billing process
• Prepare detailed monthly variance analysis, account reconciliations, and CAM and tax recovery shortfall and ratio analysis while investigating the cause of variances and propose trouble-shooting solutions
• Monitor and reconcile capital projects and leasing costs and prepare cash distribution on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Prepare year-end audit package and entity financial statements and liaise with external auditors
• Review and analyze financial information and process the information efficiently and take appropriate actions with minimal supervision to address and resolve the matters
• Work with property management and leasing team to prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts based on leasing assumptions, capital, and operating expenditures projections
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, and other financial information as required to Senior Management, Property Managers and Owners, as needed
• Ensure all financial reporting procedures and processes are in accordance with agreed-upon or mandated schedules, owner requirements and some customized approaches as mandated by specific owners
• Coordinate with property management to ensure that Owner reports are produced accurately and on-time, with correct commentary; review the financial component of the executive summary and variance comments on the reports and assist as necessary in the drafting of the report
• Ensure that all regulatory and government returns and reporting (monthly/quarterly GST/HST, annual returns) are filed on time
• Work effectively and collaboratively with property management and other staff to provide value-add customer service to internal and external clients

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 years of property accounting experience within the commercial real estate industry, ideally experience working on behalf of a 3rd party manager with a variety of owners and/or joint ventures
• Accounting designation (CPA) and/or bachelor’s degree in accounting/mathematics is preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (ASPE / IFRS) and internal controls
• Must have a positive “can do” attitude with a proven track record for meeting/exceeding deadlines and producing accurate work
• Well-developed ability to build solid, respectful, and collaborative relationships and establish rapport and credibility within the organization as well as with external partners and service-providers
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize work and concurrently manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines with attention to detail, timelines and budgets
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting systems
• Experience in and knowledge of Yardi an asset
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, in the English language and work well with property management/site staff
• Must be willing to learn new concepts in the monthly accounting cycle
• Must be self-motivated, possess strong organizational and analytical skills and have the desire to learn

Expected Compensation Range:

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 CAD. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions, while ensuring internal equity. In addition to base salary, Epic offers a competitive total rewards package that may include discretionary performance-based incentives, comprehensive extended group benefits, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.

• discretionary performance-based incentives
• comprehensive extended group benefits
• retirement savings programs
• paid time off

Epic Investment Services is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, age, religion, race, gender identity, physical ability, or sexual orientation, or any other elements protected by law. Epic Investment Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. For all internal and external applicants who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance/support.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or Agencies please.

Visit our website at www.epicinvestmentservices.com for further company details