Property Accountant in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Property Accountant in Canada.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to build strong expertise in property accounting within a dynamic real estate environment. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial statements across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles while ensuring compliance with established accounting standards. Working closely with property managers and cross-functional teams, you will help maintain financial integrity across a portfolio of assets. The position combines hands-on accounting execution with analytical work, including variance analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. You will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and tenant-related financial processes such as recoveries and lease accounting. This is a detail-oriented role suited for someone who thrives in a structured yet collaborative environment and is eager to grow within real estate finance.
You will manage core property accounting activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting across assigned assets:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and perform detailed variance analysis with clear explanations
- Maintain general ledger reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
- Record and review accounting journal entries including accruals, amortization, depreciation, and adjustments
- Process and review accounts payable items such as taxes, audit fees, and regulatory remittances
- Support preparation of property budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities
- Calculate tenant recoveries including CAM, taxes, utilities, and straight-line rent adjustments
- Prepare tenant billing, lease-related financial setups, and cash flow projections
- Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and process improvement initiatives across the portfolio
The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and experience in real estate or property finance:
- 2+ years of property accounting or related accounting experience
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with real estate systems (Yardi preferred)
- Knowledge of budgeting, reconciliations, accruals, and lease accounting concepts
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and explain variances
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism and integrity
- CPA enrollment or pursuit considered an asset
- Competitive annual salary ranging from approximately CAD 66,000 – 78,000
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement with remote options and occasional office presence in Toronto
- Exposure to commercial property accounting and real estate portfolio management
- Opportunities for professional development and support for accounting certifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans and financial wellbeing programs
- Paid time off and supportive work-life balance policies
- Collaborative work environment focused on learning, accuracy, and continuous improvement.