Swim Recruiting is seeking a Senior Property Accountant for a well-established real estate developer based in Vancouver. This company has a fantastic tight-knit culture-very friendly people, great place to work!

Who- the Company:

This company has been in business for over a decade and was founded on the idea of providing affordable housing options in Vancouver. It offers a strong benefits package and great flexibility for people who are productive and excel at time management. The team is tight-knit and built on a culture of mutual support, enabling staff to take initiative and develop new skills.

What- the Role:

Swim Recruiting is seeking a new Senior Property Accountant to join this successful and growing organization. The new Senior Property Accountant will report directly into the Controller and will work closely with others in accounting & finance, including the Director of Finance, Property Managers, and Housing Operations personnel. The Senior Property Accountant will use various systems and tools, such as Microsoft Excel and Yardi Voyager.

Responsibilities in this role are diverse and well-rounded, and will include:

• Actively contribute as a senior member of the Accounting team, fostering collaboration with Property Management and Housing Operations teams to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of income-generating properties, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial packages.
• Perform comprehensive reconciliations, including bank accounts, inter-company balances, payables, receivables, and general ledger activity.
• Record and post journal entries, month-end accruals, and adjusting entries, including those related to common area maintenance (CAM) and recoveries.
• Analyze budget variances monthly, investigating discrepancies and providing insights to internal stakeholders.
• Compile supporting schedules and documentation for monthly and annual closing cycles, ensuring audit readiness.
• Liaise with auditors, management, and external partners by preparing reports and addressing inquiries related to financial data.
• Coordinate with internal departments and third-party vendors to resolve data inconsistencies and ensure financial completeness.
• Ensure all financial records are consistently maintained in accordance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets, offering financial input and preparing budget presentations.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and day-to-day support to junior accounting staff.
• Review and analyze financial statements on a recurring basis to validate data integrity and compliance.
• Participate in Board and member meetings as required, representing the finance function and presenting financial updates as needed.
• Support the Finance Department with special projects and other duties aligned with departmental goals.

Who- the Candidate:

We are looking for a Senior Property Accountant who loves contributing to continuous process improvement, and who seek out opportunities for automation. This role involves daily communication and interaction with colleagues working in departments outside of accounting & finance. A business-minded approach and a confident communication style are crucial in this role, as is the ability to think critically and to figure out “the why” behind existing processes.

We are looking for a well-rounded accounting professional with strong people skills and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. We are looking for a self-starter who sees where they can add value and is eager to jump in. Great candidates for this role will be solutions oriented and will come to the leadership team with ideas for process improvements, structure, and proper documentation.

• 4+ years’ progressive work experience in residential Property Accounting.
• Some form of formal accounting education is required.
• Systems savvy is very important in this role – experience with Yardi Voyager is a MUST.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills- ability to interact and effectively communicate internally with people in all departments.
• Business-minded- we are seeking people who are eager to work with a successful and entrepreneurial company. The ideal candidate will be someone who will take the time to get to know the business and operations.

Where:

Vancouver, BC. The office is conveniently located in the Lower Mainland, is transit-friendly, and is close to shopping, cafes, and restaurants. Street parking is available but not included. Some hybrid/work-from-home flexibility is offered—please discuss further with SWIM.

How Much:

Base salary commensurate with depth and breadth of relevant experience and education. The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Additionally, candidates will receive health benefits, 3 weeks vacation, and additional wellness days. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving quickly! SWIM is presenting profiles of shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ’APPLY’ to send us your resume (ideally in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems.) Thanks!