Senior Property Accountant

Colliers International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Global network

Job summary

Colliers International in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to prepare financial statements for a portfolio of complex properties and provide analysis to the operations group. The role includes mentoring junior staff and ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

You will work with the Operations team on monthly results, CAM/TAX questions, and help implement new accounting policies and controls, including Yardi.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting or a related field.
• CPA designation is a strong asset.
• Experience with a retail portfolio within third party property management is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reporting and analysis on an individual property basis and/or consolidated portfolio basis.
• Identify issues in monthly financial results and guide accounting policies.
• Mentor and train junior Property Accountants.
• Ensure monthly reporting is completed on time and accurately.
• Coordinate integration of new properties into the accounting workflow (acquisitions) and assist with dispositions.
• Participate in monthly Operations/Accounting meetings and portfolio planning.

Skills

Property accounting

CPA designation

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

This position is for a Senior Property Accountant based in Toronto, ON.

About the role

The Senior Property Accountant is a comprehensive position that requires the individual to prepare financial statements for a specific portfolio of complex properties, review financial statement results, prepare high‑level analysis on an individual and/or consolidated portfolio basis, and provide accounting support to the operations group.

• Prepare reporting and analysis on an individual property basis and/or consolidated client portfolio basis.
• Work proactively with the Operations team to identify issues regarding the monthly financial results, reporting packages to clients, tenant CAM / TAX questions, and provide guidance on proper accounting policies.
• Mentor and train newly hired and junior Property Accountants on the monthly reporting process, accounting policies and procedures, and accounting system.
• Assist the team leader to ensure that the overall team monthly reporting is completed on time and accurately.
• Coordinate the integration of new properties into the accounting work flow and reporting structure (acquisitions) and also assist with dispositions, as required.
• Participate in the monthly Operations / Accounting meetings on portfolio planning and the discussion and presentation of property results.
• Participate in the development, training, and implementation of new accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Support the Business Applications department in testing and implementing new accounting software functions and features (YARDI).
• Act as a systems and process support for Accounting and Operations.
• Support and implement special project initiatives including; documentation, process efficiencies, and implementation of system related improvements.
• Responsible for the supervision and review of one direct report (Property Accountant), as applicable.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting or a related field.
• Experience with a retail portfolio within third party property management is a strong assets.
• Professional designation CPA (strong asset).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally under pressure.
• Strong autonomy, initiative, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Strong Excel, Word and Outlook knowledge.
• Experience with real estate accounting systems, especially Yardi.

What we offer

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry‑leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well‑being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community.
• Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full‑time basis.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability‑related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Colliers does not use AI‑enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.

This role is for future consideration purposes and is not an active role Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Toronto, ON Approximate Salary Range for Role: $88,089 to $97,000 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.