Staff Accountant

Real; Canada; Remote; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading real estate brokerage as a Staff Accountant. In this remote role, you will be responsible for managing agent commission payouts and deposits across multiple accounts, ensuring financial integrity and compliance. You will help improve operations by optimizing processes in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates possess a strong accounting background with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an AP Accountant or similar role.
• Education in Accounting or relevant field.
• Experience training and oversight of operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely commission payouts via online banking systems.
• Monitor and track all incoming deposits into trust and operating accounts.
• Reconcile discrepancies using accounting tools.

Skills

Corporate finance knowledge

Financial analysis

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom in Accounting or Finance

CPA or relevant qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information, visit https://www.onereal.com

Location: Remote - Canada. MUST be based in Canada to be considered.

Duration and Rate: This is a temporary role (up to 40 hours per week) for six-months, offering an hourly rate of $28–$32 CAD (DOE).

Work Schedule: Candidates must either reside in an Eastern Time Zone province (e.g., Ontario, Quebec) or be able to regularly work ET hours.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a meticulous and organized Staff Accountant to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for managing agent commission payouts and reconciling all incoming deposits across multiple accounts accurately and efficiently. You will work across multiple platforms and ensure seamless coordination between our operations, finance, and agent support teams. This is a key position that supports the financial integrity of our brokerage operations and ensures compliance with industry regulations and trust accounting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Payout:

• Execute timely and accurate commission payouts via online banking systems
• Maintain payout records and reconcile discrepancies using spreadsheets and accounting tools
• Coordinate with agents, brokers, conveyancers and finance team to resolve payout related queries
• Performs essential functions personally, through others, or in conjunction with designated personnel or outside vendors/experts.
• Research disputed invoices, assists staff with questions regarding accounts, reimbursements.
• Assist in providing reports to internal and external auditors
• Assist payout team with inquiries regarding payment status
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliation
• Maintain transaction data integrity across transaction management, accounting, and administrative platforms
• Continuously identify process improvements and recommend system optimizations
• Adheres to financial laws and guidelines
  
  
  

Deposits:

• Monitor and track all incoming deposits into brokerage trust and operating accounts on a daily basis.
• Identify the source and purpose of each deposit, including commission payments, client deposits, and third-party transfers.
• Liaise with real estate agents, conveyancers, brokers, and other stakeholders to confirm deposit details.
• Match deposits to corresponding deals, transactions, or invoices in the brokerage management system.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of deposit data into internal systems and financial records.
• Investigate and resolve any unidentified or misallocated deposits.
• Maintain detailed records of all reconciliations and communications for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with the finance and deal administration teams to support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist in refining deposit tracking and reconciliation workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Proven experience as AP Accountant or similar role
• BCom in Accounting, finance, or relevant field
• CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus
• Experience with training and oversight of operations
  
  
  

Must Have:

• Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values
• Work Hard, Be Kind
• Tech x Humanity
• “We” are bigger than “me”
  
  
  

Real is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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