Senior Accountant (Property)

Job Responsibility:

The Opportunity

The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties. This is a comprehensive position that requires a solid understanding of all aspects of accounting. This position will oversee the accounting operations of each corporation, including control systems, transaction-processing, reporting, property management accounting and policies and procedures.

The Company

Craft Property Group is a vertically integrated property management and real estate services company, managing multi-residential and condominium assets across Southern Ontario. We blend institutional-grade systems with a hands-on, service-first approach—delivering best-in-class management for owners, tenants, and boards alike. As we continue to grow, we are building a leadership team to scale with us.

Essential Functions

Full Cycle Accounting

• Completing monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting of portfolio financials including balance sheet, income statement, capital expenditures, operating costs, recoveries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, liabilities, mortgages and bad debts. Ensure deadlines are met on a timely basis
• Prepare reconciliations, such as bank and trust deposit accounts, intercompany accounts, inventory, tenant and general ledger, control accounts and subledgers. Ability to prepare timely, accurately and complete
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit required HST remittances
• Perform the timely full month-end and year-end close process, ensure recording all pertinent transactions including monthly accruals, adjusting journal entries and journal entries with proper support documentation scanned to transactions.
• Provide monthly variance analysis for revenue and expenses (actual vs budget and actual vs prior year)
• Supporting preparation of the annual budget, including forecast updates
• Coordinate with the operations and other teams to process monthly property financials (i.e. invoice coding, purchase orders, project details and variance analysis) as needed
• Recommend appropriate changes to improve processes, systems and controls and assist in the development of corrective action plans where required
• Complete special projects and analysis as required

Compliance

• Ensuring accuracy of financial statements in accordance with ASPE compliance
• Assist in monthly compliance reporting to lenders, government, and partners/stakeholders.
• Provide detailed information to external auditors for the annual audit and address audit inquiries.
• Comply with provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, working in conjunction with tax accountants

Who You Are

• Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Accounting is required
• CPA Designation or working towards designation considered an asset
• 5+ years of accounting experience, within a property management company experience preferred
• Knowledge of property management accounting software such as Yardi considered an asset
• An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, able to use pivot tables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, etc.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, process-improvement oriented with ability to work in matrixed, fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks with strong financial acumen
• Exceptional and articulate communication skills are required for critical conversations

Join us and connect with something bigger, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment processes. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person