Property Accountant (Single Family Property Management)
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Opportunity Zen Residential Ltd. is looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing single-family home portfolio. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting processes, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
If you have a strong accounting background, experience with property management systems like Buildium, and a sharp eye for detail—this could be the ideal opportunity for you!
Who We Are At Zen Residential Ltd., we go beyond property management—we create vibrant communities and redefine what it means to feel at home. With a reputation for innovation, excellence, and people-first service, we’re proud to be a trusted leader in the residential property management space.
Why Join Zen Residential?
- Work-Life Balance – We support flexibility so our team can show up fully both at work and at home.
- We Invest in You – From industry certifications to career growth, we’re committed to your development every step of the way.
- People-First Culture – We value teamwork, mutual respect, and shared success.
- Real Career Growth – We promote from within and create space for advancement.
- Diversity & Inclusion – We’re an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate financial records for Zen’s single-family property portfolio
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Support monthly and year-end close processes, including bank reconciliations and general ledger entries
- Prepare financial reports and assist in budget preparation for property owners
- Use Buildium software to manage property financials and maintain tenant/vendor data
- Assist with system setup and updates within Buildium
- Respond to tenant inquiries related to payments and account activity
- Collaborate with vendors and property managers to resolve financial discrepancies
- Prepare documentation for internal audits and support financial compliance
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information
- Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed
- Participate in ongoing training and development to strengthen accounting expertise
What You Bring
- 3+ years of accounting experience (property accounting preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Buildium or similar property management software is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication and collaboration skills with a team-focused approach
- High level of integrity and professionalism when handling financial data
Ready to Find Your Zen? If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that values people, purpose, and performance—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the future of property management.
About Zen Residential Ltd.
"Balancing Life & Living"
Zen Residential is a unique concept for property management in Alberta. We are a fully licensed, registered and bonded Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Property, Condominium and Asset Management.
With more than 25 years in the industry and over 1 billion in assets managed, we can provide our clients with a greater understanding of the property management industry. Our senior management team, with their strong core values takes a hands-on approach and spends the time to truly understand the long term objectives for your property, and helps you achieve them.
Our business office is readily accessible in West Edmonton with fully computerized systems to meet individualized business needs.
Our Guarantee
By offering 24/7 on-call maintenance and qualified managers for buildings, we are able to establish positive relations which lead to long term tenants, referrals and a feeling of community within the buildings we manage. As well, our preventive maintenance programs are again good for both owners and tenants. Maintenance is carried out by skillful tradesmen using quality materials and extends the economic life of the buildings. The investment and care for the properties contributes to the value felt by its residents.
Property Accountant (Single Family Property Management)
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Opportunity Zen Residential Ltd. is looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing single-family home portfolio. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting processes, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
If you have a strong accounting background, experience with property management systems like Buildium, and a sharp eye for detail—this could be the ideal opportunity for you!
Who We Are At Zen Residential Ltd., we go beyond property management—we create vibrant communities and redefine what it means to feel at home. With a reputation for innovation, excellence, and people-first service, we’re proud to be a trusted leader in the residential property management space.
Why Join Zen Residential?
- Work-Life Balance – We support flexibility so our team can show up fully both at work and at home.
- We Invest in You – From industry certifications to career growth, we’re committed to your development every step of the way.
- People-First Culture – We value teamwork, mutual respect, and shared success.
- Real Career Growth – We promote from within and create space for advancement.
- Diversity & Inclusion – We’re an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate financial records for Zen’s single-family property portfolio
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Support monthly and year-end close processes, including bank reconciliations and general ledger entries
- Prepare financial reports and assist in budget preparation for property owners
- Use Buildium software to manage property financials and maintain tenant/vendor data
- Assist with system setup and updates within Buildium
- Respond to tenant inquiries related to payments and account activity
- Collaborate with vendors and property managers to resolve financial discrepancies
- Prepare documentation for internal audits and support financial compliance
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information
- Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed
- Participate in ongoing training and development to strengthen accounting expertise
What You Bring
- 3+ years of accounting experience (property accounting preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Buildium or similar property management software is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication and collaboration skills with a team-focused approach
- High level of integrity and professionalism when handling financial data
Ready to Find Your Zen? If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that values people, purpose, and performance—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the future of property management.
About Zen Residential Ltd.
"Balancing Life & Living"
Zen Residential is a unique concept for property management in Alberta. We are a fully licensed, registered and bonded Real Estate Brokerage specializing in Property, Condominium and Asset Management.
With more than 25 years in the industry and over 1 billion in assets managed, we can provide our clients with a greater understanding of the property management industry. Our senior management team, with their strong core values takes a hands-on approach and spends the time to truly understand the long term objectives for your property, and helps you achieve them.
Our business office is readily accessible in West Edmonton with fully computerized systems to meet individualized business needs.
Our Guarantee
By offering 24/7 on-call maintenance and qualified managers for buildings, we are able to establish positive relations which lead to long term tenants, referrals and a feeling of community within the buildings we manage. As well, our preventive maintenance programs are again good for both owners and tenants. Maintenance is carried out by skillful tradesmen using quality materials and extends the economic life of the buildings. The investment and care for the properties contributes to the value felt by its residents.