Senior Accountant in Toronto | $80k-$100k/annually (2025-12-08)

IS2 Staffing Services; Golden Horseshoe, Toronto, Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Accountant with a solid background in commercial real estate and property management. This role involves managing full-cycle property accounting, preparing financial statements, and ensuring tax compliance. The ideal candidate should hold a CPA designation or be close to completion, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 – $100,000 and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple commercial real estate assets.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP/ASPE.
• Develop and manage property-level budgets and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including HST/GST returns.
• Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

CPA designation or in final stages

Minimum 5 years of accounting experience

Strong understanding of lease accounting

Proficiency with Yardi, MRI, QuickBooks

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Tools

Yardi

MRI

QuickBooks

Job description

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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

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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