Senior Property Accountant

Leyad; Montreal; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Montreal is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Property Accountant to manage financial operations for a diverse portfolio in commercial real estate. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in lease administration. Responsibilities include analyzing lease agreements, completing financial reporting, and mentoring accounting staff. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of property accounting experience with commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of lease administration and real estate accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze lease agreements to determine billing obligations and recoverable expenses.
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes.
• Mentor and supervise accounting technicians.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Education

College-level degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Excel

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Director of Real Estate Accounting at BTB Real Estate Investment Trust

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Property Accountant with a strong background in commercial real estate accounting to manage the financial operations of our diverse portfolio of Commercial Properties in Eastern and Western Canada. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of producing accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires strong knowledge of real estate accounting, lease structures, and property-level budgeting.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret lease agreements to determine billing obligations, recoverable expenses, and rent escalations.
• Process and enter leases in the accounting software.
• Work closely with property managers and the leasing team to stay up to date on lease amendments, renewals, and tenant changes.
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Variance analysis and explanations.
• Calculate and prepare 13th invoice provisions as part of the month-end close.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather and verify financial information.
• Participate and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices in accounting operations
• Mentor and supervise the accounting technicians and approve all their daily tasks such as cash receipts, bank reconciliations, obtaining and coding of utility invoices, charge backs amongst others.
• Assist in any and all other projects.

Qualifications:

• College-level degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of property accounting experience, specifically with commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of lease administration and real estate accounting principles (e.g., CAM, straight-line rent, recoveries).
• Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or similar property management/accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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