As one of Canada’s fastest-growing real estate investment firms, we’re seeking ambitious individuals who are eager to contribute, grow their careers, and help shape our future. Pier 4 is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on the acquisition and management of multi-family residential properties. Our portfolio spans three provinces and is driven by a passion for real estate, a commitment to excellence, and years of industry experience.

Where Accounting Expertise Drives Real Estate

Success Take ownership of a diverse real estate portfolio and play a key role in driving financial performance for a growing organization. As a Senior Property Accountant, you'll partner with Property Management and Asset Management teams, delivering insightful financial reporting, variance analysis, recoveries, budgeting, and audit support that directly impact business decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex property account matters, lead process improvements, contribute to automation initiatives, and gain exposure to a sophisticated real estate portfolio.

You'll join a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Financial

Reporting & Accounting ~ Manage the full accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, recoveries, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. ~ Prepare, review, and post operating cost recoveries, realty tax adjustments, and tenant billings. ~ Perform detailed account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses, investigating variances, and ensuring financial accuracy. ~ Analyze financial results, identify material fluctuations, and provide meaningful explanations and recommendations to management. ~ Prepare budget reforecasts, variance analyses, and other financial modeling as required.

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Accounting & Tenant Reporting ~ Review lease abstracts and tenant information to ensure revenue is accurately recorded and reconciled. ~ Complete annual operating cost and tax recovery reconciliations and associated tenant billings in accordance with lease requirements. ~ Liaise with Property Managers regarding rent arrears, tenant charges, operating expenses, and tenant activity. ~ Respond to tenant inquiries related to operating costs, recoveries, and financial reconciliation. Audit, Compliance, and Process Improvement ~ Prepare year-end audit working papers, financial statement packages, and supporting documentation for external auditors. ~ Assist with interim and annual audits and address auditor inquiries in a timely manner. ~ Prepare and reconcile intercompany accounts and ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. ~ Support future system implementations, software migrations, and financial reporting enhancements. ~ Facilitate vendor payment runs and ensure compliance with internal controls and approval processes. ~ Provide guidance, training, and support to junior accounting team members as required. ~ Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Strong understanding of property accounting principles, recoveries, lease administration, and financial reporting. ~ Strong working knowledge of month-end close processes, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. ~ Ability to interpret lease agreements and apply complex recovery calculations accurately. ~ Experience managing multiple properties and deadlines within a rapid-paced environment.



~ Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across Accounting, Property Management, Asset Management, and external stakeholders. ~ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suites. ~ Experience with Yardi or similar property management/accounting software is highly preferred. ~ Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound professional judgment. ~ Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology, automation initiatives, and process improvements.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline. ~ CPA designation (or actively pursuing completion of the CPA program) is required. ~3-5+ years of progressive property accounting experience, preferably within commercial, mixed-use, or multi-residential real estate portfolios. ~ Prior experience with property recoveries, tenant billings, financial reporting, and year-end audit preparation. ~ Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits. ~ Exposure to IFRS and real estate accounting practices is considered a strong asset ~ Experience with Yardi and other ERP/accounting systems is considered an asset.

Competitive Salary Range: $65,000-80,000 ~ Fully on-site, 5 days a week at 70 York Street, Toronto. ~ Extended Long Weekends: Enjoy regular 4-day long weekends throughout the year on every statutory holiday. ~ Fitness Benefits: Access to on-site gym facilities. ~ Frequent team-building activities, social events, and employee celebrations. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process for candidates who require them. As a result, artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, or make hiring decisions on candidates.

Applicants are reviewed by members of our hiring team to help ensure a fair, equitable, and personalized assessment process. #

📌 Senior Accountant, Financial Analysis & Reconciliation (Toronto)
🏢 Pier 4
📍 Toronto