Real Estate Accountant (12-Month Contract)

The Real Estate Accountant is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, and analysis of a national portfolio of multi-residential properties across Canada. This portfolio includes purpose-built rental communities and residential assets located in multiple regions and markets nationwide. Real Estate Accountants work closely and collaboratively with property management, asset management, operations, development, and finance teams to support the financial performance and strategic objectives of the portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly maintenance of the general ledger

Monthly calculation of cash calls and distributions, where required.

Co-ordinate and prepare full year estimates and annual operating budgets.

Prepare year-end working paper files for external audits, where required.

Calculate and process final recovery invoices

Monthly recoveries calculation

Complete month end and distribute reports, include client reporting and external appraisal packages

Review tenant lease maintenance, including operating charges, updating future year prebills, and future year rental payment schedules

Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation, leasing reports and capital status reporting

Monthly variance explanation between actual results and budget

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting

1-3 years full-cycle accounting experience

Accounting designation or enrolment in post-degree/diploma accounting designation program preferred

Understanding of full cycle accounting, including month-end accruals, budgeting, forecasting, and year end audits

Contract/lease interpretation skills

Advanced Excel skills – adept with complex formulas, Pivot Tables, and macro construction and maintenance

Highly proficient in Teams, Outlook, and Word

Detail‑oriented and analytical self‑starter with strong problem‑solving skills and a curiosity for investigating anomalies

Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, process‑driven, deadline‑oriented environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships

The base salary for this position is between $56,000.00 to $84,000.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.