Senior Property Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you a detailed driven accounting professional with a passion for problem solving and collaboration?
Do you want to grow your career with one of Canada’s most respected property management companies, consistently recognized as one of the 50 Best Employers in the country?
If this sounds like you, come join our community as a Senior Property Accountant .
This is a hybird role that works closely with both the Ancillary and Property Accounting teams. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our Western Canada Operations portfolio.
Who are we? We are a growth-oriented company that own and operate the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes.
Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. This is reflected in our industry leading levels of Employee Engagement.
About The Senior Property Accountant Opportunity This role is a key contributor to the financial operations of our Property Accounting division. You’ll be responsible for preparing monthly financial review packages, managing journal entries and A/R records, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. You’ll also collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and efficient collections.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly Ancillary Services Financial Review packages.
- Record monthly journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
- Coordinate and review annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for ancillary revenue and utility chargebacks.
- Analyze antenna matrix data and SAP entries for accuracy.
- Provide variance commentary on cable and laundry revenues.
- Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and policies.
- Review and analyze A/R reports for antenna, parking, and other ancillary contracts.
- Collaborate with Ancillary and Property Accounting teams to resolve outstanding balances.
- Provide financial guidance and respond to queries from internal teams and auditors.
- Support system enhancements and participate in special projects as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in property management or a related industry.
- Degree in Accounting or Business; CPA enrollment or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; SAP experience is an asset.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
What’s in it for you? In This Role You Will Be Rewarded With
- Competitive Base Salary starting between $75,000-$80,000.
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Employee Savings Plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Plan
- Learning & Professional Development
Your opportunity to build an exciting career!
About CAPREIT
The Best Place to Live, Work and Invest.
Over 25 years, Canadian Apartment Properties REIT has grown from owning 2,900 apartment suites in Ontario to owning approximately 64,300 suites, townhomes and manufactured home community sites internationally as at December 31 2023. We have expanded and diversified across Canada’s strongest urban growth markets, as well as into Europe, where we have been operating for over a decade. Our investment property portfolio has grown to approximately $16.5 billion as at December 31, 2023
Quality Accommodations across Canada
At CAPREIT we treat our residents with the utmost respect and strive to meet their needs well beyond their rental apartment. The reason for our success is simple: We’re all about building happy, supportive, thriving communities that are friendly and welcoming. At the heart of our apartments, townhomes, and land lease communities are our residents. So that’s where our care starts. Visit one of our rental properties and find out for yourself why our units are so sought after. You may just make one your home.
Professional Management Team
We offer a professional, dedicated team with a unique proactive management style. CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPERTIES • REIT is a growth-oriented investment trust mandated to provide a safe, happy home to our thousands of residents and provide investors with long-term, predictable returns and cash distributions.
Senior Property Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Are you a detailed driven accounting professional with a passion for problem solving and collaboration?
Do you want to grow your career with one of Canada’s most respected property management companies, consistently recognized as one of the 50 Best Employers in the country?
If this sounds like you, come join our community as a Senior Property Accountant .
This is a hybird role that works closely with both the Ancillary and Property Accounting teams. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our Western Canada Operations portfolio.
Who are we? We are a growth-oriented company that own and operate the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes.
Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. This is reflected in our industry leading levels of Employee Engagement.
About The Senior Property Accountant Opportunity This role is a key contributor to the financial operations of our Property Accounting division. You’ll be responsible for preparing monthly financial review packages, managing journal entries and A/R records, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. You’ll also collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and efficient collections.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly Ancillary Services Financial Review packages.
- Record monthly journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
- Coordinate and review annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for ancillary revenue and utility chargebacks.
- Analyze antenna matrix data and SAP entries for accuracy.
- Provide variance commentary on cable and laundry revenues.
- Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and policies.
- Review and analyze A/R reports for antenna, parking, and other ancillary contracts.
- Collaborate with Ancillary and Property Accounting teams to resolve outstanding balances.
- Provide financial guidance and respond to queries from internal teams and auditors.
- Support system enhancements and participate in special projects as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in property management or a related industry.
- Degree in Accounting or Business; CPA enrollment or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; SAP experience is an asset.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
What’s in it for you? In This Role You Will Be Rewarded With
- Competitive Base Salary starting between $75,000-$80,000.
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Employee Savings Plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Plan
- Learning & Professional Development
Your opportunity to build an exciting career!
About CAPREIT
The Best Place to Live, Work and Invest.
Over 25 years, Canadian Apartment Properties REIT has grown from owning 2,900 apartment suites in Ontario to owning approximately 64,300 suites, townhomes and manufactured home community sites internationally as at December 31 2023. We have expanded and diversified across Canada’s strongest urban growth markets, as well as into Europe, where we have been operating for over a decade. Our investment property portfolio has grown to approximately $16.5 billion as at December 31, 2023
Quality Accommodations across Canada
At CAPREIT we treat our residents with the utmost respect and strive to meet their needs well beyond their rental apartment. The reason for our success is simple: We’re all about building happy, supportive, thriving communities that are friendly and welcoming. At the heart of our apartments, townhomes, and land lease communities are our residents. So that’s where our care starts. Visit one of our rental properties and find out for yourself why our units are so sought after. You may just make one your home.
Professional Management Team
We offer a professional, dedicated team with a unique proactive management style. CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPERTIES • REIT is a growth-oriented investment trust mandated to provide a safe, happy home to our thousands of residents and provide investors with long-term, predictable returns and cash distributions.