Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant in Vaughan, Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial real estate, managing full-cycle property accounting, tax compliance, and investor reporting. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have CPA designation or be close to completion, with proficiency in accounting systems like Yardi or QuickBooks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a real estate environment.
• Proficiency in property accounting and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance and investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for commercial real estate assets.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP/ASPE.
• Develop and manage property-level budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Accounting experience in commercial real estate/property management

Lease accounting

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA designation or in final stages

Tools

Yardi

MRI

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

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

Apply Now

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.