Accounting Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing accounting team and build a long-term career within a respected real estate organization.

About the Client
Our client is a well-established real estate development and investment organization with a strong presence in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The company is focused on creating and managing high-quality real estate assets while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation.

With a diverse portfolio across development, property management, and investment activities, the organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful projects.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an Accounting Coordinator to join the accounting team in Vancouver, BC.

Reporting to two Senior Accountants and supporting the broader finance group, this is a junior-level accounting position focused on supporting monthly accounting activities for a portfolio of rental properties. This role is ideal for someone with approximately 2 years of accounting experience who is looking to continue developing their technical skills within a supportive environment.

The organization is also open to considering motivated accounting graduates who demonstrate strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

The successful candidate will support core accounting functions including bank reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, property owner distributions, and month-end activities. The company is committed to employee development and will support continued career growth, including CPA progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly accounting activities for a portfolio of rental properties
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist with related journal entries
• Perform double-entry bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
• Support accounts payable processes for property owners
• Assist with setting up property owner distributions
• Support tenant setup within internal systems and processes
• Assist the broader accounting team with month-end activities and reconciliations
• Provide accounting support to Senior Accountants and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure attention to detail across all accounting tasks

Qualifications & Experience

• Approximately 2 years of accounting experience preferred
• Open to considering strong accounting graduates with a solid foundation in accounting principles
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting concepts required
• Experience with bank reconciliations, AP, journal entries, or month-end support considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and learn independently
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams
• Positive team player with a willingness to learn and grow

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Experience within property management, real estate, or rental accounting environments
• Experience supporting CPA studies or actively pursuing a CPA designation
• Exposure to accounting systems used within real estate/property environments

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an early-career accounting professional who is eager to build their skills within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

You are someone who takes ownership of your work, asks thoughtful questions, and demonstrates strong attention to detail. You have a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals and are excited to continue developing your technical knowledge.

The organization is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and willing to learn. The successful candidate will have the curiosity and initiative to grow within the organization over the long term.

Working Arrangements

• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Work Model: Fully in-office initially
• Team Environment: Collaborative accounting team supporting rental property and corporate accounting functions

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $60,000 – $70,000
• Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus potential
• Vacation: 3 weeks vacation
• Additional Time Off: Company Christmas closure week + additional company days
• Benefits: strong benefits plan 
• RRSP Matching: Up to 5% (maximum $5,000 employer contribution)
• CPA Support: Support for employees pursuing CPA designation
• Employee Discounts: Access to company real estate offerings at a discounted rate

Why Join This Organization?

• Join a respected Vancouver-based real estate organization with a strong reputation and established portfolio
• Build your accounting career within a supportive and collaborative finance team
• Gain hands-on exposure to rental property accounting and broader corporate accounting functions
• Work alongside experienced accounting professionals who will support your growth and development
• Opportunity for long-term career progression within a growing organization

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