Senior Accountant (Real Estate) *12 month-Contract
A contract opportunity for a Senior Accountant has opened with our client, a well-established investment firm in Toronto's commercial real estate sector. This is a 12-month maternity leave coverage role. You’ll join a lean, high-performing accounting team responsible for managing the full-cycle financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets across Canada and the U.S.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee the accounting and funding process for acquired/foreclosed properties
- Coordinate construction draws and funding requests
- File HST returns and ensure accurate maintenance of property-level records
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
- Lead financial reporting for Canadian and U.S. tax filings, including T3 and T5013 slips
- Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
- Manage wire payments, cash forecasting, and monthly bank reconciliations
About you:
- Minimum 3 years’ progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate or asset management
- CPA designated or actively pursuing
- Experience with Canadian and U.S. tax compliance and filings
- Strong Excel proficiency; experience with Yardi is a plus
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines without much oversight
If you’re an experienced property accountant looking to take ownership in a role with real impact, apply now to explore this opportunity. Alternatively, please send me your resume directly to andres.nino@robertwalters.com if you wish to be considered
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Finance & Operations
Focus: Financial Accountant
Industry: Real Estate and Property
Salary: CAD85,000 - CAD90,000 per year
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Toronto, Ontario
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: WKJMMT-DB8BBAC0
Date posted: June 11, 2025
Consultant: Andres Nino
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