Senior Property Accountant (contract to permanent) – Location: Concord, Ontario (on-site) – Compensation: $40 to $55 per hour

Director – Third Party Vendor Management
Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
$190,000 – $210,000 (plus benefits)

Join a leading Canadian real estate investment and asset management firm with over $1B in assets, encompassing more multi-family units, commercial units, and properties under development. This company prioritizes people, growth, and community impact, with over 15 years of success across Canada in multi-residential real estate investment. Known for a dynamic and supportive culture, they empower team members through personal and professional development opportunities. This role will start as a contract but will move to permanent, which to many people is no different than a probation period.

As a Senior Property Accountant, you’ll report to the Accounting Manager and manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities for a dedicated portfolio of properties. This role is integral to supporting both corporate and property financial functions in a fast-paced, growing team. You’ll handle the day-to-day accounting for a variety of real estate asset management operations, directly impacting the financial success of the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-cycle property accounting for a portfolio of properties and corporate consolidated entities.
  • Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and management analysis.
  • Maintain the general ledger for the company’s various entities and properties.
  • Complete month-end entries, ensuring accuracy in transactions, subledgers, and corporate workbooks.
  • Post recurring entries such as mortgages, property taxes, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
  • Handle acquisition, mortgage, and disposition entries for property assets.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank and credit card accounts.
  • Manage Accounts Receivable, including payment processing, intercompany invoicing, and tenant transaction recording.
  • Assist with Accounts Payable related to property expenses.
  • Participate in accounting changes and process improvements.
  • Support ad-hoc projects and file HST returns for all corporations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within real estate or fund management.
  • Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or ideally you will be enrolled (not mandatory)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to achieving results.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a leading real estate company, send your resume to katherine@winchesters.ca. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.