Property Accountant

About the Company
Our client is a growing and forward-thinking real estate organization based in Vancouver, recognized for its collaborative culture and modern approach to property management. With a steadily expanding portfolio across both residential and commercial assets, the business is continuing to scale and invest in strengthening its finance function.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing, close-knit team during a period of growth, where you can make a meaningful impact and contribute to evolving processes as the portfolio expands.

About the Role
Our client is seeking a Property Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for a mixed portfolio of residential and commercial properties.

This role acts as a key partner to Property Managers and ownership groups, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and efficient day-to-day operations. You’ll gain exposure to both established residential assets and an expanding commercial portfolio, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience.

The position is hands-on and operational, with involvement in onboarding new properties, reviewing leases, and supporting process improvements as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting across a portfolio of residential and commercial properties
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reporting packages, and owner distributions
• Perform reconciliations across trust, tenant, and owner accounts
• Complete CAM reconciliations and property tax recoveries (commercial portfolio)
• Partner with Property Managers on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Process NR4 remittances, tax slips, and annual summaries
• Maintain trust accounts, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Review and manage lease data, including escalations, renewals, and assignments
• Support onboarding of new properties, including system setup and process implementation
• Handle tenant move-outs and security deposit reconciliations
• Prepare year-end working papers and assist with audit processes
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder inquiries
• Identify and implement process improvements as the portfolio evolves

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of property accounting experience (residential required, commercial preferred)
• Experience with property management systems such as Yardi (Breeze or Voyager)
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting within a property environment
• Exposure to CAM reconciliations or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of BC trust accounting (BCFSA) is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 + discretionary bonus
• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid working model
• Extended health benefits
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Support for ongoing education and professional development

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.