Property Accountant in Toronto

Property Accountant in Toronto

Toronto Full-Time On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare financial statements and manage accounting records for rental communities.
  • Company: Join a top-rated employer focused on quality rental living across Canada.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible health benefits, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with mentorship and leadership development programs.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a growth-oriented company that values its employees.
  • Qualifications: College diploma or university degree in Accounting or Business; pursuing CPA designation.

We are a growth-oriented company that owns and operates the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes and are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team. Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We proudly invest in our employees’ learning and growth through our Mentorship Program and our Leadership Development Program, offered in partnership with Concordia University. As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Position Summary: The Property Accountant prepares and maintains accounting records which includes general accounting, costing and budget data. They are also responsible for examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting records for the purpose of preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities:

  • Monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis – completed on a timely basis as per monthly accounting schedule
  • Monthly journal entries preparation – to include proper supporting documentation
  • Account reconciliations – includes asset & liability general ledger account reconciliations, maintaining approved protected spreadsheets where required, ensure sub-ledgers reconcile with general ledger.
  • Revenue – rent roll sub-ledger reconciliation, preparation of tenant LMR interest cheques
  • Annual operating budget preparation and analysis – includes detailed utility rate and consumption analysis and variance explanations from pro-forma
  • Handle queries relating to portfolio from Operations staff & auditors
  • Maintain proper monthly and year-end accounting working paper files – year-end file to include proper supporting documentation for all balance sheet accounts
  • Proper set up of acquisitions and disposals in computer system – includes rent roll, subledgers, account analysis
  • Special projects as assigned by Accounting Manager

Qualifications:

  • College diploma or University degree in Accounting or Business
  • Actively pursuing CPA Designation
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and prioritize
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
  • Financial Statement experience is an asset
  • Must have strong working knowledge of MS Excel

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive Base Salary starting between $60,000 - $70,000
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Employee Savings Plan
  • Employee & Family Assistance Plan
  • Learning & Professional Development

Property Accountant in Toronto employer: CAPREIT

As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values employee growth and engagement. Our Bilingual People & Talent Coordinator role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our vibrant communities while benefiting from our comprehensive Mentorship and Leadership Development Programs in partnership with Concordia University. With a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, we are committed to providing a rewarding and meaningful employment experience for all team members.

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Contact Details:

CAPREIT Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Property Accountant in Toronto

Accounting
Financial Statement Preparation
Variance Analysis
Journal Entries Preparation
Account Reconciliations
Budget Preparation and Analysis
Analytical Skills