Senior Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Accountant manages day-to-day full-cycle accounting activities, including AP, AR, and payroll for a real estate developer. They are also responsible for project-level financial management, cash flow projections, and coordinating with lenders and stakeholders.

Job details

Based in North Vancouver, our client is an established real estate developer and is looking to add an experienced Accountant to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the potential to grow into a Controller role over time. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of real estate accounting experience. About the Position Reporting to the Director of Finance, the accountant will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day accounting activities while also contributing to stronger financial reporting, controls, forecasting, and project financial management. Own day-to-day full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and month-end close. Prepare supporting schedules and working papers for financial reporting, year-end requirements, audits, reviews, and tax filings. Streamlining internal controls and accounting policies/procedures Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and outstanding items. Maintain appropriate documentation for subcontractors, holdbacks, and construction-related vendor payments. Oversee accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, progress billings, deposits, collections, and account reconciliations. Coordinate or review payroll processing, including employee time submissions, benefits, statutory deductions and remittances, expenses, and payroll reconciliations. Maintain project-level financial information by job, phase, cost code, vendor, and contractual commitment. Monitor project budgets against actual expenditures and outstanding commitments. Review change orders, committed costs, actual spending, and projected costs to identify potential budget issues. Prepare and maintain work-in-progress schedules and assist with project margin and profitability analysis. Prepare rolling cash flow projections for operating companies and individual development or construction projects. Monitor cash positions, upcoming commitments, financing requirements, debt payments, and significant expected receipts. Work directly with lenders, QS representatives, project managers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve questions related to funding requests. Maintain accurate records of draw requests, loan advances, interest, financing fees, repayments, and outstanding balances. Reconcile lender funding to accounting records and project expenditures. Requirements Pursuing or designated CPA Diploma or degree in accounting 5+ years of accounting experience Project accounting experience is required Compensation and Benefits Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 Extended health and dental benefits 3 weeks' vacation CPA/tuition reimbursement 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. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant manages day-to-day full-cycle accounting activities, including AP, AR, and payroll for a real estate developer. They are also responsible for project-level financial management, cash flow projections, and coordinating with lenders and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of accounting experience, specifically within project or real estate accounting. A CPA designation or a degree in accounting is required or currently being pursued.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits • 3 weeks' vacation • CPA/tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-cycle accounting
• General ledger maintenance
• Financial reporting
• Project accounting
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Payroll processing
• Cash flow projections
• Budget monitoring
• Internal controls
• Tax filings
• Account reconciliations

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership