Property Accounting (Intermediate to Supervisor)

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking Property Accounting professionals at the Intermediate, Senior, and Supervisor levels to join a growing finance team and support a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. These opportunities offer varying levels of responsibility, from hands-on property accounting and financial reporting to portfolio oversight, review, and team supervision.

Successful candidates will work with Property Managers, Asset Managers, and internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Commercial property accounting experience required.
• Experience levels vary by position (Intermediate/Senior/Supervisor).
• CPA asset but not required; preferred for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review monthly financial packages, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Manage property-level accounting across a commercial portfolio.
• Support quarterly/year-end reporting, working papers, schedules, audits.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA designation in progress/completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking Property Accounting professionals at the Intermediate, Senior, and Supervisor levels to join their growing finance team and support a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. These opportunities offer varying levels of responsibility based on experience, ranging from hands‑on property accounting and financial reporting to more complex portfolio oversight, review responsibilities, and team supervision. Working closely with Property Managers, Asset Managers, and other internal stakeholders, successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting property‑level financial operations, and contributing to the continued growth of the organization. Previous commercial property accounting experience is required for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review monthly financial reporting packages, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Manage property‑level accounting activities across a commercial real‑estate portfolio
• Support quarterly and year‑end reporting requirements, including working papers, supporting schedules, and audit preparation
• Prepare and review annual operating budgets, forecasts, and related financial analysis
• Complete annual tenant recoveries, including CAM and property tax reconciliations, lease review, and related adjustments
• Oversee tenant account reconciliations, charge‑backs, inter‑company transactions, and allocations
• Monitor cash balances, support cash flow management, and coordinate cash calls as required
• Work closely with Property Management and Asset Management teams to investigate discrepancies, address accounting matters, and provide financial insights
• Support process improvements and other ad‑hoc accounting initiatives
• For more senior opportunities, provide additional oversight of financial reporting, review the work of junior team members, and support training, mentoring, and supervision

Qualifications

• Previous commercial property accounting experience is required, ideally within commercial, retail, industrial, or mixed‑use real‑estate portfolios.
• Experience requirements will vary based on the level of the opportunity.
• Intermediate: Approximately 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Senior: Approximately 4–6+ years of relevant experience, with greater ownership of property accounting and reporting.
• Supervisor: Progressive property accounting experience, including review, oversight, and/or team leadership responsibilities.
• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation completed or in progress is considered an asset but not required.
• Strong understanding of commercial property accounting, including tenant recoveries, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Property Managers, Asset Managers, and internal finance teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Application Process

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

Salary

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.