Senior Property Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Property Accountant for a 16-month contract in Toronto. The role requires overseeing accounting for 9 properties, managing accounts payable, and handling tax compliance. Ideal candidates will have an accounting/finance degree and 5+ years of experience in a similar position. Proficiency with Yardi is a plus. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a property accountant position.
• Ability to manage the entire accounting cycle.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for 9 properties.
• Manage Accounts Payable.
• Handle tax compliance.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with quarterly/monthly reporting.

Skills

Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Proficiency with Yardi

Strong AP/AR knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

About the Client

Our client is looking to source a Senior Property Accountant for a 16-month contract.

About the Opportunity

• Oversee accounting for 9 properties (8 in Ontario and 1 in Alberta) with support from a bookkeeper and construction accountant
• Manage Accounts Payable including review, posting, and payment cycles
• Handle tax compliance through preparation and filing of GST/PST returns
• Prepare recurring journal entries and ensure accurate general ledger postings
• Oversee lease management including tenant setup, renewals, and lease commission/tenant improvement allowance tracking
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and account reconciliations for financial statement purposes
• Review financial results with property managers and assist with quarterly/monthly reporting packages for senior management and investors
• Support budget preparation, annual TMI/CAM reconciliations, and year-end working paper files
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency

Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance degree
• CPA designation (or in progress) - an asset but not required
• Proficiency with Yardi/Excel
• Strong AP/AR knowledge
• Analytical and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team

About You

• 5+ years of experience in similar property accountant position
• Ability to own the entire accounting cycle on 9 properties
• CPA is an asset but not required
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• Yardi experience is an asset but not required
• Residential experience is an asset but not required

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 458571.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.