Accountant, Real Estate

Accountant, Real Estate *Broccolini is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or veteran status. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at all stages of the recruitment process upon request.*

About Broccolini

Broccolini is a full-service family-owned company operating across construction, development, and real estate, serving industrial, commercial, and residential markets across Canada. We're known for the quality of our work, open collaboration, and high standards — and we bring that same mindset to how we build our teams and culture.

About the Role

The Real Estate Accountant is responsible for the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of real estate entities, preparing the monthly financial statements for all companies under their responsibility, and preparing regular reports as needed. The Real Estate Accountant prepares the year-end files for audit and review purposes.

Day-to-Day Operations

• Code payable entries
• Verify expense accounts
• Complete bank transactions
• Perform bank reconciliation
• Record all payments received
• Approve and file the monthly or quarterly GST/QST/HST

Monthly Financial Statement Preparation

• Record required adjustments including month-end accruals, journal entries and corrections to general ledger allocations
• Ensure financial statements balance and/or make appropriate corrections
• Prepare and review financial statements (some in ASPE and others in IFRS)
• Prepare variance analysis
• Ensure receivables are collected and payables are paid in a timely fashion

Quarterly Financial Reports

• Ensure inter-company balances correspond and are eliminated for consolidation
• Review consolidated financial statements
• Prepare cash flow analysis to incorporate into group cash position
• Coordination and Preparation of Year-End Audit and Review Files
• Communicate with external accountants regarding timing and requirements for the audit and review
• Prepare year-end file including lead sheets with supporting schedules and backup
• Analyze individual accounts and make corrections, as required
• Post year-end adjusting entries (e.g. depreciation, accruals)
• Work closely with auditors to ensure an efficient and productive close to the file
• Download and consolidate detailed General Ledgers for Limited Partnership companies
• Retrieve supporting documentation for auditors
• Liaise with auditors by answering their queries during the audit
• Coordinate and prepare year-end review and notice to reader files for holding companies
• Prepare other year-end files, as needed

ERP Systems and Process Improvement

• Actively participate in testing and adopting AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency within the finance team
• Contribute to continuous process-improvement initiatives, including creating and optimizing structured workflows to reduce manual tasks within the team

QUALIFICATIONS

• University undergraduate degree with major in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Real Estate Accounting
• CPA designation is considered a strong asset
• Detail oriented and possesses strong analytical skills
• Able to work independently, self-motivated and adaptable
• Team player, shares knowledge and is available to help others
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Bilingual, French & English in order to collaborate with colleagues and clients outside of Quebec