Senior Accountant

Colliers; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance REMS financial reporting for senior management and internal clients. The role requires a CPA designation and 3+ years of accounting experience in a large organization, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The position offers a hybrid Vancouver location, competitive CAD salary range of CAD 90,000 to 95,000, and opportunities to contribute to cross-functional teams with strong analytic support and process

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent required.
• Three to five years of experience as a financial accountant, preferably in real estate.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Prior experience with Yardi is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and maintain focus with proactive planning.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and various levels of management.
• Able to work in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment.
• Strong aptitude for streamlining and improving processes.
• Experience in real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle monthly Financial Reporting and quarterly Forecasts for several business lines.
• Perform required corporate accounting functions including: monthly revenue and expense accruals, preparation and input of journal entries, P&L review, AR review, Account Reconciliations, preparation of supporting working papers, etc.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

MS Office

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

*This position is for a Senior Accountant and is based in Vancouver, BC *

About this role

The Senior Accountant holds a CPA designation (or equivalent) and has at least 3 years of experience in a large and complex organization. The role focuses on enhancing the transparency and quality of the Real Estate Management Service (REMS) financial reporting, enabling senior management and internal clients to make informed business decisions.

• Full-cycle monthly Financial Reporting and quarterly Forecasts for several business lines.
• Perform required corporate accounting functions including: monthly revenue and expense accruals, preparation and input of journal entries, P&L review, AR review, Account Reconciliations, preparation of supporting working papers, etc.
• Ensure clients are billed in accordance with their management agreements; review and post billing batches done by the Divisional Accountant.
• Communicate with Regional Leads during forecasts and budget for new business assumptions, update related working papers, budget system and feedback reports.
• Use accounting knowledge to ensure financial statements are presented accurately and are up to date; ensure data integrity by investigating monthly variances to forecast.
• Support the Assistant Controller and Regional Leaders with ad-hoc analysis.
• Support the Financial Analysts team with Forecast input and variance analysis.

What you’ll bring

• CPA designation or equivalent required
• Three to five years of experience as a financial accountant, preferably in real estate
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Prior experience with Yardi is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and maintain focus with proactive planning
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and various levels of management
• Able to work in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment
• Strong aptitude for streamlining and improving processes
• Demonstrates ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities while remaining calm and composed
• Experience in real estate is a plus

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Hybrid Role Vancouver, BC

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $90,000 to $95,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.

What we offer:

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].