Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join our Accounting team during an exciting period of growth. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the accurate and timely financial reporting for our expansive portfolio of real estate assets across Canada.

This is a critical position within our finance function that strengthens financial integrity, enhances reporting quality, and provides insight that supports strategic and operational decision making. You will serve as a trusted partner to Property Operations while upholding the highest standards of accounting accuracy, compliance, and internal control.

In addition to the duties typically expected of a senior accounting professional, responsibilities will include:

• Prepare quarterly and annual income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Lead quarter end and year end close processes including review of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and amortization schedules.
• Maintain and monitor the general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure integrity and proper classification of transactions.
• Prepare and review working papers that meet audit ready standards and support external reporting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and capital plans, providing detailed variance analysis and corrective recommendations.
• Oversee property tax filings and recoveries, validating assessments and ensuring accurate recovery in accordance with lease agreements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards.

• Partner with property management teams to translate financial results into clear, practical insights.
• Provide guidance on revenue recognition, expense treatment, capitalization policies, and reserve management.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Analyze trends in operating performance, capital activity, and maintenance spending to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead process standardization efforts to strengthen close discipline and reporting consistency.
• Champion technology enabled reporting enhancements to improve data quality, transparency, and scalability.

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure documentation aligns with audit and compliance expectations.
• Support external audit processes, including preparation of schedules and response to technical inquiries.
• Contribute to process redesign initiatives that improve efficiency while maintaining control integrity.
• Leverage system capabilities within Yardi and related platforms to enhance reporting accuracy and automation.

• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior accounting team members, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to portfolio transitions, acquisition integrations, and system enhancements from a financial reporting perspective.
• Participate in cross functional initiatives that elevate the overall capability of the finance organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with demonstrated experience applying professional standards in practice.
• Proven full cycle accounting experience within an industry environment considered a strong asset.
• Experience reviewing and validating work completed by junior accountants and AP or AR staff.
• Advanced analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide clear recommendations.
• High level of integrity, professional judgement, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, with Yardi experience considered a strong asset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, growth oriented organization.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an asset.

The approximate salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, educational attainment, professional designations, internal equity, and other job related requirements. We recognize that individuals bring different skill sets, strengths, and career experiences, and we encourage candidates at all stages of their career to apply.

If your experience or compensation expectations differ from the posted range, we still welcome your application, as we value potential, growth, and the unique contributions each person can bring to Inter Rent.

This role is based in our offices five days a week, giving you the opportunity to work closely with your colleagues, learn from experienced professionals, and grow in a highly engaged team environment.

Inter Rent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We will provide accommodations to job applicants with…