Intermediate Accountant

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Prepare monthly property-level and quarterly fund-level financial reports, reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for a portfolio of real estate investments. Process accounting transactions and tax returns, analyze investment performance, support audits and budgeting, and improve reporting processes.

Job details

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT – REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Downtown Toronto, ON $70,000 – $85,000 / annually + bonus About Us STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports clients ranging from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations with their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. THE ROLE We are partnering with an established real estate investment management organization to find an Intermediate Accountant to join its finance team in downtown Toronto. The organization works closely with institutional investors and manages a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across multiple markets. Reporting within the Client Finance team, this role will focus on financial reporting, reconciliations, consolidation, and analysis across a portfolio of real estate investments. You will work with property-level financial information, prepare quarterly reporting packages, investigate variances, and support the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong financial reporting skills who wants to develop their expertise in real estate investment accounting and gain exposure to complex investment structures and performance analysis. ADVANTAGES Competitive salary of $70,000 – $85,000, plus bonus Hybrid work arrangement, with 2 days in the office per week Permanent opportunity with an established investment management organization Exposure to property-level and fund-level financial reporting Opportunity to develop expertise in real estate investment accounting and performance analysis Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth Responsibilities Prepare monthly property-level financial reports, including income and expense variance analysis, accounts receivable summaries, and balance sheet reviews Complete general ledger, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations Prepare quarterly fund-level financial reporting, including balance sheet analysis, property valuations, income reporting, and capital variance analysis Maintain supporting schedules, mortgage continuity schedules, and leasing reports Process invoices, bank deposits, transfers, journal entries, and monthly accruals Prepare HST/QST returns and coordinate related payments Support investor distributions and asset management fee calculations Calculate and analyze investment performance metrics, including IRR, TWRR, and NAV Upload quarterly investment information to external reporting platforms and reconcile performance calculations Support budgeting activities, year-end audits, and financial controls Develop and improve Excel templates to streamline reporting processes Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and process improvement initiatives Requirements 3–4+ years of relevant accounting experience Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules Strong understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to develop and improve reporting templates Experience in real estate, property accounting, fund accounting, investment management, financial services, or a similar environment is an asset Exposure to property-level and fund-level financial reporting is an asset Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems is an advantage CPA designation or actively pursuing a recognized accounting designation is preferred Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline is an asset Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and organizational skills Able to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders Proactive and capable of working independently, investigating discrepancies, and resolving issues #INDSTRIVE3

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3–4+ years of relevant accounting experience, strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills, advanced Excel, and knowledge of financial statements. A degree in a related discipline and a CPA designation or active pursuit of an accounting designation are preferred; real estate or fund accounting experience and Yardi knowledge are assets.