Property Accountant

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial property management firm is looking for a Property Accountant in Metro Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of property accounting experience and will manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of properties. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, processing rental transactions, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. Candidates with a CPA designation or experience in budgeting and recoveries are preferred. This position offers growth opportunities within commercial real estate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of property management accounting experience.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA considered an asset.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial statements and reconciliations.
• Process management fees, rent rolls, tenant billings, and recoveries.
• Prepare tax filings and remittances.

Skills

Property accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established commercial property management firm to identify a Property Accountant to support a portfolio of industrial and commercial assets. This role is ideal for someone with ~2+ years of property accounting experience who is looking to grow within commercial real estate.

The Role

Reporting to senior accounting and property management leaders, the Property Accountant will manage full-cycle accounting for assigned properties and act as the key accounting contact for internal stakeholders. You’ll provide accurate financial reporting and support budgeting, forecasting, and recoveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Process management fees, rent rolls, tenant billings, and recoveries (CAM & taxes)
• Prepare tax filings and remittances (GST/PST, non-resident tax)
• Support cash flow reporting, distributions, budgets, and forecasts
• Review AR/AP, assist with tenant inquiries, and ensure accurate coding
• Maintain lease data and recovery matrices within property management systems
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with auditors
• Assist with new property setup, dispositions, and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of property management accounting experience
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA considered an asset
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and recoveries
• Strong Excel and general MS Office skills