Senior Property Accountant

BCCPA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

3 weeks vacation

Discretionary bonus

Extended Health Benefits

RRSP plan

Job summary

Our client, a leading real estate group, seeks a Senior Property Accountant in Vancouver to manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties. You will handle month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and lease-related accounting within IFRS/ASPE frameworks.

The role requires 4+ years in property accounting, strong Excel skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial property management or related field.
• Experience with property accounting, real estate, or property management is an asset.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of income-producing properties.
• Prepare and review month-end working papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze monthly financial results and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Evaluate cash flow requirements and assist with forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Review commercial lease agreements and approve lease setups to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Maintain and monitor co-tenancy and lease-related schedules.
• Prepare year-end financial statements in accordance with IFRS or ASPE standards.
• Complete CAM reconciliations and oversee related tenant billings.
• Partner with property management, leasing, legal, corporate accounting, and property administration teams to ensure accurate reflection of financial matters.
• Perform special projects, financial analyses, and account reconciliations as required.
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages, including variance analyses and property performance reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a major real estate group known for developing and managing large-scale, mixed-use communities across Canada. With an integrated platform spanning acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and property management, the organization delivers high-quality residential and commercial spaces with a long-term vision. They are recognized for their attention to detail, innovative approach, and commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods.

About the Role

This Senior Property Accountant position reports to the Accounting Manager and supports the full-cycle accounting function for a portfolio of commercial properties. The role is suited to someone detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple accounting tasks related to lease administration, receivables, payables, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of income-producing properties.
• Prepare and review month-end working papers, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze monthly financial results and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Evaluate cash flow requirements and assist with forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Review commercial lease agreements and approve lease setups to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Maintain and monitor co-tenancy and lease-related schedules.
• Prepare year-end financial statements in accordance with IFRS or ASPE standards.
• Complete annual Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and oversee related tenant billings.
• Partner with property management, leasing, legal, corporate accounting, and property administration teams to ensure financial matters are accurately reflected and communicated.
• Perform special projects, financial analyses, and account reconciliations as required.
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages, including variance analyses and property performance reports.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines
• 4+ years of experience in commercial property management setting is preferred
• Experience in property accounting, real estate, or property management is an asset
• Experience with Yardi Voyager is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Compensation

• Salary range: $85,000–$95,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Discretionary bonus
• Extended Health Benefits
• RRSP plan