Intermediate Property Accountant

12-month contract

Downtown Vancouver, BC

Who we are:

The Inception Real Estate Recruitment is an independent recruitment consultancy based in Vancouver, British Columbia, specialising exclusively in the real estate industry.

Founded by Jamie Wright MRICS, The Inception partners with owners, developers, investors, property managers and professional service firms to identify exceptional talent across the real estate industry.

As a boutique consultancy, relationships are at the heart of our business, and we measure success by long-term partnerships rather than one-off placements.

Who we are recruiting for:

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a large real estate developer that owns a vast residential and commercial portfolio across North America and has many high-profile schemes currently under construction.

Our client is looking to add a highly detail-oriented Intermediate Property Accountant to join the commercial property accounting team on a .

Daily responsibilities:

Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate will be able to multi-task and is a resourceful problem solver with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a property accounting environment. We are looking for someone who is eager to assist others with a high level of drive to be proactive in their responsibilities and ability to meet strict deadlines. This position is best suited for someone with general knowledge of property accounting and is looking to grow their experience.

· Preparing monthly and annual financial statements and working papers in accordance with client requirements and needs, and delivery to the client before the deadline;

· Regularly communicating with the Property Managers and Leasing Team to ensure complete understanding of the financial reporting needs of the client in assigned portfolio;

· Assisting with preparing the annual budget and monitoring it for monthly variances;

· Identifying problems and discussing possible solutions; and





· Demonstrating strong working knowledge of residential & commercial accounting processes and transactions to be able to communicate information, discuss situations, and solve problems with the Property Managers or Controller.

· Providing quality control on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, reconciling and adjusting journal entries for accuracy;

· Demonstrating reliable cash management skills: monitoring capital, leasing and commission cashflow and identifying foreseeable issues or concerns;

· Using sales reports and records to generate and report on retail associated revenues;

· Assisting the Controller or Senior Accountant with any ad-hoc reporting or projects as requested; and

· Preparing year end recovery by comparing actuals to budgeted amounts and settling differences.

Experience/skills required:

· 2-3 years’ experience preparing and justifying accurate, organized, and logical financial statements in a property accounting environment;

· Completion of a College diploma or certificate in accounting;

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel;

· Understanding and experience with Yardi 7;

· Diligently dealing with methods of organization and detail in performing their duties;

· Efficient and effective time management, demonstrating ability to meet deadlines while producing quality and accurate work; and

· Developing positive and professional relationships with a variety of people while practicing excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation offered:

· $68,000 - $77,000 base salary.

· Bonus upon completion of the 12-month contract.

· RRSP contribution.

· 3 weeks’ vacation.

· Extended health and dental coverage.

Contact:

Jamie Wright, Principal

Please visit our website at www.theinception.ca to find out more about The Inception Real Estate Recruitment.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $68,000.00-$77,000.00 per year

Perks

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Intermediate Property Accountant (12-month contract) - Downtown Vancouver, BC
🏢 The Inception Real Estate Recruitment
📍 Vancouver