The Team:

Providing people with the best place to live and work since 1968, Porte isn’t just about real estate - it’s about community. For more than 58 years, we’ve been shaping neighborhoods, uplifting lives, and doing work that truly matters, all thanks to our people.

What guides us? Our Porte Promises - a set of beliefs we’ve thoughtfully shaped, lived, and fine-tuned over time. They anchor how we show up every day: People Focused. Committed to Excellence. Trustworthy. Community Builders. When we pair these promises with action, we create change that lasts.

A career at Porte means joining a supportive, welcoming team where you can grow, contribute, and actually have fun at work. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified, and we offer a variety of Porte Perks designed to help you thrive – and enjoy the ride:

- Kickstart Mondays with coffee, treats + weekend banter.
- Casual Fridays & Friday Happy Hour.
- RRSP matching because future-you deserve it.
- Extended Benefits & a Wellness Reimbursement Program
- A stocked office kitchen, outstanding coffee, and healthy snacks for all-day fuel.
- Give back with Porte Cares – fundraise, volunteer, or have your personal charitable contributions matched.

Our focus on building communities is carried out in many ways, and everyone at Porte is encouraged to get involved. We fundraise each holiday season for the Food Bank, we set aside a budget to match employee charitable donations, and we run a charity from our office called

Cassie + Friends that is dedicated to changing the lives of children who are living with Juvenile Arthritis. Plus, we give back to the community through each of our new developments by donating $100 per home that is built to the Breakfast Club of Canada to help ensure kids don’t go to school hungry.

And, of course, you’ll be an integral part of a family company building on over 58 years of success, and progressive leadership in the real estate industry. We have big plans to continue to grow, which include increasing our residential rental and commercial portfolios, expanding into new markets across BC and Calgary and happily housing hundreds of homeowners each year.

Learn more about Porte at porte.ca.

Job Summary





We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Administrator to manage the accounts receivable function and provide general accounting support across our mixed income producing properties portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of accounts receivable experience, preferably within real estate or property management, along with a strong customer service mindset, outgoing personality, and can-do attitude.

This role is best suited for someone who is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong accounts receivable and bookkeeping knowledge. The Accounting Administrator acts as a key liaison between the property management team, accounting team, and tenants to ensure timely collection of receivables and accuracy of financial records.

Key Job Duties:

Accounts Receivable

- Perform soft collections for commercial and residential tenants through phone calls and emails.
- Create and maintain AR reports and spreadsheets for the property management and accounting teams.
- Record tenant payments and bank deposits accurately and apply receipts to tenant ledgers.
- Process returned cheques/NSFs and contact tenants to arrange payment.
- Analyze delinquent accounts and process late fees in accordance with lease requirements and company policies.
- Process tenant chargebacks and issue invoices to tenants in a timely manner.
- Set up pre-authorized debits and update banking information and payment arrangements.
- Maintain tenant ledgers to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies (e.g. write-offs, applying credits/pre-payments).
- Communicate with the property management team to follow up on aged receivables and support collection escalations.




- Prepare residential rent increase notices in accordance with government regulations and provide them to the property management team for distribution.

Property Accounting

- Set up new residential tenants in the accounting system and ensure all opening and recurring charges are posted according to leases and related agreements.
- Review stale-dated cheques and contact tenants/vendors to re-issue payments as needed.
- Assist in reviewing new vendor setup to ensure all required documentation is received and verified.
- Collaborate with property management and building managers to facilitate financial information exchange and maintain strong working relationships.
- Work closely with other accounting team members to ensure deadlines are met and financial information is processed accurately.
- Assist with additional accounting functions and special projects as required to support departmental operations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2–3 years of accounts receivable or accounting experience, preferably within real estate/property management or a high-volume environment.
- Bookkeeping experience and knowledge of property accounting principles are strong assets.
- Experience with Yardi or similar property management software is considered an asset but is not required.

Skills & Attributes

- Outgoing personality with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Strong customer service, time-management, and multi-tasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure or tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable learning new software systems.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

Job benefits

- Salary Range: $57,000 - $62,000.
- Referral bonus program.
- RRSP contribution.
- You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.

At Porte we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our team, ensuring a comprehensive compensation package that goes beyond the numbers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Administrator (Canada)
🏢 Porte Communities
📍 Canada