Role overview

ABOUT US

At STRIVE Recruitment, we are a leading recruitment firm specialising in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations, and Technology. We take pride in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding employers across Canada.

THE CLIENT

STRIVE Recruitment is partnered with a growing real estate organisation based in Vancouver with an established portfolio and active development pipeline.

They are looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team in a broad, hands-on position spanning development accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management and commercial real estate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who wants exposure beyond a traditional Senior Accountant role, with direct access to senior leadership and genuine long-term career progression to accounting manager / Controller as the organisation grows.

THE ROLE

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Senior Accountant will support the full accounting cycle across development projects and income-producing assets.

This is a hands-on role combining higher-level accounting and analysis with day-to-day transactional responsibilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable taking ownership across financial reporting, project accounting and budgeting while remaining involved in AP, reconciliations and other operational accounting activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, accruals and supporting schedules
Manage project cash flows, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
Prepare construction progress claims and development draw requests
Support lender financing packages and ongoing financial reporting
Manage AP/AR activities, bank reconciliations and applicable tax filings
Prepare management reporting and portfolio consolidations
Support commercial property accounting, including leases, rent rolls and tenant billings
Assist with year-end audit and tax processes
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial and analytical support across active projects
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting and systems
Support additional projects and ad hoc requirements as the business continues to grow

REQUIREMENTS

3+ years of progressive accounting experience within real estate, construction, public practice or a related environment
Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
CPA designation, or nearing completion of CPA studies, is considered an asset
Development, construction or project accounting experience is a strong asset
Strong candidates from public practice with relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply
Strong Excel skills; real estate accounting system experience is considered an asset
Strong communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
Comfortable taking ownership of both senior-level and day-to-day transactional accounting responsibilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$75,000 – $90,000 base salary
10–15% discretionary bonus
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
3 weeks' vacation
Vancouver-based office with flexibility when needed
Strong long-term growth and progression opportunity

APPLY NOW

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply directly or reach out to STRIVE Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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