Senior Property Accountant

1125481
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    North York
  • Profession

    Accounting And Finance
  • Industry

    Property & Real Estate
  • Pay

    $85-95,000

Senior Property Accountant(retail), North York, $85-95,000 + bonus

Position: Senior Property Accountant
Ref: 1125481
Salary: $85-95,000 + Discretionary bonus + RSP
Location: North York (in office role)

Your new company A well-established, privately owned real estate investment and asset management firm with a significant portfolio across North America. The business operates across multiple asset classes, including retail, residential, and mixed-use developments, and partners with a range of institutional investors. With a strong track record of growth and a collaborative team environment, the company offers excellent exposure to large-scale, high-quality real estate assets.
The Toronto office is a modern workspace located in North York, with future direct LRT/subway access.

Your new role As a Senior Property Accountant, you will report to the Manager of Property Accounting and take ownership of a portfolio of two large-scale retail assets (approximately 1.5M sq. ft. each, located in Canada and the U.S.).
You will be responsible for end-to-end financial reporting, including preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as delivering insightful variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
The role will also involve supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering closely with property management, asset management, development, leasing, and finance teams. You will oversee cash flow management, perform lease analysis to ensure accurate revenue recognition, and support audit processes and compliance requirements.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives, financial modelling, and system enhancements, helping to drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls. This role offers clear progression to a Supervisor level.

What you’ll need to succeed To be successful, you will hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in property accounting, within commercial(retail) real estate.
You will bring strong analytical and financial reporting capabilities, with advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data modelling). Experience with Yardi or JD Edwards is an asset, along with familiarity with CAM reconciliations and lease interpretation.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential, as is the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

What you’ll get in return You will receive a competitive salary in the range of $85,000 – $95,000, along with a comprehensive company paid benefits package.
Additional benefits include:
  • RRSP matching (3% initially, increasing after 3 years)
  • 3 weeks’ vacation
  • Discretionary bonus (approximately 3–5%)
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to a high-quality, large-scale retail portfolio
  • A collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
The role is fully office-based (5 days per week), with standard hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm (flex to 8:00am – 4:00pm) and limited overtime requirements, primarily during month-end and year-end periods.

What you need to do now If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1125481. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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