ABOUT US
At STRIVE Recruitment, we are a leading recruitment firm specialising in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations, and Technology. We take pride in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding employers across Canada.

THE CLIENT
STRIVE Recruitment is partnered with a growing real estate organisation based in Vancouver with an established portfolio and active development pipeline.

They are looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to their team in a broad, hands-on position spanning development accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management and commercial real estate.

This is an excellent chance for an accounting professional who wants to take ownership of a broad finance function, work closely with senior leadership and grow into a management position as the organisation and finance team continue to expand.

THE ROLE
Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, the Senior Accountant will take ownership of accounting and financial reporting across active development projects and income-producing assets.

This is a hands-on role combining development/project accounting, financial reporting and analysis with full-cycle accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently, managing competing priorities and remaining involved in the day-to-day accounting function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, accruals and supporting schedules

Manage project cash flows, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis

Prepare construction progress claims and development draw requests

Support lender financing packages and ongoing financial reporting

Manage AP/AR activities,



bank reconciliations and applicable tax filings

Prepare management reporting and portfolio consolidations

Support commercial property accounting, including leases, rent rolls and tenant billings

Assist with year-end audit and tax processes

Partner with internal stakeholders across active development projects

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting and systems

Support additional projects and ad-hoc requirements as the business continues to grow

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within real estate development, construction or property accounting

Strong full-cycle accounting and financial reporting experience

CPA designation or active progression toward completion strongly preferredDevelopment, construction or project accounting experience strongly preferred

Experience with project cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, draws and/or job costing considered highly valuable

Commercial/property accounting exposure is considered an asset

Strong candidates from public practice with meaningful real estate client exposure will also be considered

Strong Excel skills; Yardi or other real estate accounting system experience is an asset

Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior leadership

Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership across both higher-level and day-to-day accounting responsibilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$90,000 - $110,000 base salary

10-15% discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Vancouver-based office with flexibility when needed

Strong long-term growth and progression into accounting leadership

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📌 Senior Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 British Columbia