Senior Property Accountant

About Pier 4

At Pier 4, growth creates opportunity. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing real estate investment firms, we’re seeking ambitious individuals who are eager to contribute, grow their careers, and help shape our future. Pier 4 is a Real Estate Investment Trust focused on the acquisition and management of multi-family residential properties. Our portfolio spans three provinces and is driven by a passion for real estate, a commitment to excellence, and years of industry experience.

We have been recognized by The Global and Mail’s Report on Business as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in both 2024 and 2025. As a certified Great Place to Work®, we are committed to fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and innovative workplace where our people can thrive and contribute to our continued success.

Take ownership of a diverse real estate portfolio and play a key role in driving financial performance for a growing organization. As a Senior Property Accountant, you'll partner with Property Management and Asset Management teams, delivering insightful financial reporting, variance analysis, recoveries, budgeting, and audit support that directly impact business decisions. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex property account matters, lead process improvements, contribute to automation initiatives, and gain exposure to a sophisticated real estate portfolio.

You'll join a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

• Manage the full accounting cycle for an assigned portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, recoveries, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepaids, revenue recognition, and management of fee allocations.
• Prepare, review, and post operating cost recoveries, realty tax adjustments, and tenant billings.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses, investigating variances, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Analyze financial results, identify material fluctuations, and provide meaningful explanations and recommendations to management.
• Prepare budget reforecasts, variance analyses, and other financial modeling as required.

• Review lease abstracts and tenant information to ensure revenue is accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Complete annual operating cost and tax recovery reconciliations and associated tenant billings in accordance with lease requirements.
• Liaise with Property Managers regarding rent arrears, tenant charges, operating expenses, and tenant activity.
• Respond to tenant inquiries related to operating costs, recoveries, and financial reconciliation.

• Prepare year-end audit working papers, financial statement packages, and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist with interim and annual audits and address auditor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany accounts and ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiencies, and automation within financial systems.
• Support future system implementations, software migrations, and financial reporting enhancements.
• Facilitate vendor payment runs and ensure compliance with internal controls and approval processes.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to…