Property Accountant

Vancouver, BC
$65,000-75,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

About The Company Our client is a fast-growing and innovative real estate organization based in Vancouver, known for its collaborative, people-first culture and modern approach to property management. With a strong and expanding portfolio across both residential and commercial assets, the business is continuing to scale and invest in building out its finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing team during a period of growth, where you will have the ability to make a meaningful impact and help shape processes as the portfolio expands.About The Role
Our client is seeking a Property Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle accounting for a mixed portfolio of residential and commercial properties.
This individual will act as a key financial partner to Property Managers and ownership groups, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and smooth day-to-day operations. The role offers exposure to both established residential assets and a growing commercial portfolio, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience.
This is a hands-on position with a strong operational focus, including onboarding new properties, supporting lease reviews, and contributing to process improvements as the business continues to scale.Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties
Prepare monthly financial statements, owner distributions, and reporting packages
Perform monthly reconciliations (trust accounts, tenant accounts, owner accounts)
Complete CAM reconciliations and property tax recoveries (commercial portfolio)
Partner with Property Managers on budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis
Process NR4 remittances, annual summaries, and tax slips
Maintain trust accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Review and maintain lease data, including rent escalations, renewals, and assignments
Support onboarding of new properties, including system setup and process implementation
Handle tenant move-outs and security deposit reconciliations
Prepare year-end working papers and support audit requirements
Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries (PMs, owners, tenants)
Identify and implement process improvements as the portfolio grows

Requirements

2-5+ years of property accounting experience (residential required, commercial highly preferred)
Experience working with property management systems such as Yardi Breeze or Yardi Voyager
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting within a property management environment
Exposure to CAM reconciliations or willingness to learn commercial accounting
Knowledge of BC trust accounting requirements (BCFSA) is an asset
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders
Proactive mindset with a willingness to build and improve processes

Compensation

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Full-time, permanent position
Monday to Friday schedule
In-office role (Vancouver)
Extended health benefits
Discretionary bonus
3 weeks vacation
Financially supporting education and career advancement

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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