Senior Property Accountant

Colliers International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Career growth

Benefits & compensation

Collaborative culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Global network

Job summary

Colliers in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join our team. You will report to the Accounting Manager and lead monthly closings, prepare financial reports, and ensure accuracy across portfolios.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CRE property accounting, strong CPA credentials, and expert knowledge of Yardi and Excel. This role emphasizes collaboration with operations, leasing, and construction teams, with a focus on timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting or a related field.
• Professional CPA designation is a 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Produce financial reports and analyses for properties or portfolios.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare working papers for audits.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and reforecasting.
• Ensure GST/QST reconciliation and remittance.
• Collaborate with operations, leasing, and construction teams.
• Maintain accurate financial information and deadlines.

Skills

Property accounting

CPA

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Teamwork

Prioritization

Excel

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Word

Outlook

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 with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. ***This position is for a Senior Property Accountant based in Vancouver, BC***.

About the role

• Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will ensure monthly deadlines are met and special projects are completed on time.
• Your expertise in property accounting and strong communication skills will be essential to your success.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for individual properties or consolidated portfolios.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and delivered on time.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and reforecasting.
• Complete year-end adjustments and tenant billing (13th invoice).
• Prepare working papers for year-end audits.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and produce financial statements.
• Perform monthly accounting tasks: journal entries, bank reconciliations, chargebacks, etc..
• Ensure GST/QST reconciliation and remittance.
• Manage bad debt provisions and tenant security deposits.
• Monitor cash flow and anticipate future needs.
• Collaborate closely with operations, leasing, and construction teams.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting or a related field.
• 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.

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.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Vancouver, BC Approximate Salary Range for Role: $88,089 to $95,000 This role is for future consideration purposes and is not an active role 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.

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. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
• Global network: Join a global team of 28,000 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].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What's more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.