Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a strong background in commercial real estate and property management. This role involves full-cycle property accounting, investor reporting, tax compliance, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a CPA (or in the final stages) with at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a real estate environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple commercial real estate assets (retail, office, industrial)
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/ASPE
- Develop and manage property-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Perform bank reconciliations, manage AP/AR, and handle tenant billing (CAM, TMI, rent escalations)
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including preparation and filing of HST/GST returns
- Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors
- Manage investor reporting, including financial reports, distributions, and capital account tracking
- Collaborate with property and asset managers to support operational and financial initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, acquisitions, and financing documentation
Qualifications
- CPA designation or in final stages of completion (strongly preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate/property management
- Strong understanding of lease accounting, rent rolls, and CAM/TMI reconciliations
- Experience with investor reporting and real estate fund structures is an asset
- Proficiency with Yardi, MRI, QuickBooks, or similar accounting systems
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary ($80,000 – $100,000 based on experience and qualifications)
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing investment platform
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If you’re an experienced accountant looking to take your career to the next level in commercial real estate, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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