We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our client's team in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional who can oversee property accounting activities, maintain strong financial controls, and deliver timely reporting across a diverse real estate portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key role in monthly close, budgeting, recoveries, and year-end support while partnering closely with property management and finance leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of six commercial properties and one residential asset.

• Oversee accounts payable operations by guiding the AP process, reviewing output for accuracy, and reinforcing adherence to internal control standards.

• Lead month-end close activities for the property portfolio and corporate entity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and required financial submissions.

• Produce monthly and quarterly management reports that provide clear insight into operating performance and financial results.

• Calculate monthly management fees and ensure all related entries are recorded accurately and on schedule.

• Work closely with Property Managers to build, update, and maintain annual operating budgets and support ongoing forecasting needs.

• Support annual tenant recovery and reconciliation activities by keeping budget tracking current and organized throughout the year.

• Prepare year-end files and tax support documentation for U.S. entities and other applicable jurisdictions, ensuring external advisors receive complete and well-structured information.

• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and other key ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.

• Proven experience in property accounting, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities within commercial real estate portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with Yardi Breeze and confidence working within property management accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial reporting packages and support quarterly management reporting requirements.
• Experience with annual budgets, forecasting processes, and management fee calculations.
• Familiarity with tenant recoveries, rent roll review, and year-end closing activities.
• Solid understanding of bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliation best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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