Accountant - Entry Level
<p>We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a real estate and property team in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This three-month opportunity offers hands-on exposure to development accounting while providing day-to-day support to senior finance staff in a collaborative environment. The role is well suited to someone who is organized, comfortable managing multiple requests, and confident working with accounting systems and Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist with daily accounting activities that support senior development accounting operations across active real estate projects.</p><p>• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare and file GST returns while maintaining organized records to support reporting requirements.</p><p>• Review invoices for accuracy, apply correct coding, and process accounts payable transactions in accordance with internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate funding movements, account transfers, holdbacks, and holdback releases related to project activities.</p><p>• Enter forecasting and budget-related information into financial systems based on direction from senior team members.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation to ensure complete and reliable financial records.</p>
<p>• 1+ year of relevant Junior Accounting experience, or equivalent education</p><p>• Experience handling core accounting tasks such as reconciliations, journal entries, invoice review, and transaction processing.</p><p>• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account coding, and general accounting procedures.</p><p>• Proficiency with Yardi and strong Excel skills, including the use of XLOOKUPs and pivot tables is an asset</p><p>• Strong communication skills with the ability to respond to direction from multiple stakeholders.</p><p>• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-moving finance environment.</p><p>• Previous exposure to real estate, property, or development accounting is considered an asset.</p>
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- Vancouver, BC
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary
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22 - 32 CAD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a real estate and property team in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This three-month opportunity offers hands-on exposure to development accounting while providing day-to-day support to senior finance staff in a collaborative environment. The role is well suited to someone who is organized, comfortable managing multiple requests, and confident working with accounting systems and Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist with daily accounting activities that support senior development accounting operations across active real estate projects.</p><p>• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare and file GST returns while maintaining organized records to support reporting requirements.</p><p>• Review invoices for accuracy, apply correct coding, and process accounts payable transactions in accordance with internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate funding movements, account transfers, holdbacks, and holdback releases related to project activities.</p><p>• Enter forecasting and budget-related information into financial systems based on direction from senior team members.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation to ensure complete and reliable financial records.</p>
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z