Senior Accountant (Real Estate) *12 month-Contract

Robert Walters Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established investment firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 12-month maternity leave coverage. You will join a high-performing accounting team managing financial reporting for real estate assets across Canada and the U.S. Strong tax compliance knowledge and experience in real estate accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate or asset management.
• Strong experience in Canadian and U.S. tax compliance and filings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting and funding process for acquired/foreclosed properties.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Canadian tax compliance

U.S. tax compliance

Education

CPA designation

Actively pursuing CPA

Tools

Yardi

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A contract opportunity for a Senior Accountant has opened with our client, a well-established investment firm in Toronto's commercial real estate sector. This is a 12-month maternity leave coverage role.You’ll join a lean, high-performing accounting team responsible for managing the full-cycle financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets across Canada and the U.S.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the accounting and funding process for acquired/foreclosed properties
• Coordinate construction draws and funding requests
• File HST returns and ensure accurate maintenance of property-level records
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
• Lead financial reporting for Canadian and U.S. tax filings, including T3 and T5013 slips
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Manage wire payments, cash forecasting, and monthly bank reconciliations
  
  

About you:

• Minimum 3 years’ progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate or asset management
• CPA designated or actively pursuing
• Experience with Canadian and U.S. tax compliance and filings
• Strong Excel proficiency; experience with Yardi is a plus
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines without much oversight
  
  

If you’re an experienced property accountant looking to take ownership in a role with real impact, apply now to explore this opportunity. Alternatively, please send me your resume directly to [e-mail] if you wish to be considered

Salary: CAD75,000 - CAD85,000 per year + 10% Bonus

Salary: CAD75,000 - CAD85,000 per year + 10% Bonus