Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Downtown Edmonton, Alberta

Position Overview

Jaffer Group of Companies is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting activities for our rental properties and broader real estate portfolio.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate property and tenant financial records, complete account reconciliations, support month-end reporting, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation. This role is well suited to someone with full-cycle accounting experience who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple entities and competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate and current financial records for the company and individual properties.
- Record and review daily transactions, including revenue, expenses, deposits, withdrawals, and journal entries.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounts are properly classified and reconciled.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and on time.
- Maintain tenant accounts, record rental payments, and monitor outstanding receivables.
- Investigate account discrepancies and coordinate follow-up as required.
- Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance-sheet accounts.
- Prepare and post recurring, adjusting, and month-end journal entries.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general-ledger accounts.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow reports.
- Assist management with budgeting,



forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Help maintain complete and organized documentation for accounting transactions and property records.
- Assist with audit preparation and coordinate supporting documentation for external accountants and auditors.
- Support compliance with applicable accounting, tax, lease, and property-related requirements.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

Education and Experience

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Two to three years of full-cycle accounting experience.
- Experience with property management, rental properties, real estate, or multi-entity accounting is considered an asset.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
- Experience supporting month-end close, financial statement preparation, and audits is preferred.

Key Competencies

- Solid attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.




- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- Initiative, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Discretion when handling confidential financial and tenant information.
- Dependable, adaptable, and committed to following tasks through to completion.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work across a diverse group of businesses and projects
- Exposure to construction and project-based accounting
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

About Jaffer Group

Jaffer Group of Companies is a diversified, Edmonton-based organization with operations spanning real estate, hospitality, construction, staffing, and information management. We are committed to responsible growth, strong operational performance, and creating long-term value across our businesses and the communities we serve.

Jaffer Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $45,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

- Edmonton, AB T5J 1Y6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 Jaffer Group of Companies
📍 Edmonton