property accountant - premier retail portfolio.

Property Accountant – Premier Portfolio
Location: Pointe-Claire
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days work-from-home: Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work-Life Balance: 35-hour workweek with flexible hours

Elevate Your Career with a National Real Estate Leader
Our client is a premier commercial real estate company recognized for excellence in retail development, ownership, and property management across Canada. They are currently seeking a talented Property Accountant to join their dynamic, collaborative finance team in the West Island.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, publicly traded environment and want to take full ownership of a diverse property portfolio, this opportunity is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Advantages
The Advantages of Joining Their Team

This company firmly believes in the well-being of their teams. Here is what they offer to support your professional and personal balance:

True Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with flexible start/end times.

Hybrid Flexibility: Work from the comfort of home every Tuesday and Thursday.

Generous Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation to start.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus access to an on-site gym!

Location Perks: Beautiful West Island office with accessible parking and modern amenities.

Responsibilities
As a critical player in their finance department, you will manage the full accounting cycle for a designated retail property portfolio:

Full-Cycle Portfolio Accounting: Manage day-to-day financial operations and monthly closing processes for the portfolio.

Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present accurate financial statements and management reports in strict compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

Cash Management: Oversee and optimize cash flow balances across the properties.

Year-End Recoveries: Drive the year-end tenant reconciliation process for common area maintenance (CAM) and realty tax billings.

Collaborative Budgeting: Partner closely with property management and operations teams to assist in annual budget preparation and forecasting.

Stakeholder Relations: Serve as a key financial contact for external stakeholders, providing clear, data-driven financial insights.

Qualifications
Education: College or University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within the real estate industry.

Technical Savvy: Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS reporting standards and advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, financial modeling).

Language Skills: Fully bilingual (English/French). Note: Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal) is required as you will collaborate extensively with out-of-province colleagues and business functions across Canada who do not speak French.

Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong autonomy, and a passion for financial accuracy. Public company experience is a strong asset.

Summary
If you are an analytical, driven property accounting professional ready for your next big career move, they want to meet you!

To apply: Please send your CV directly to View email address on randstad.com. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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