Senior Property Accountant
Posted 17 days ago
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75,000 to 90,000 per year
Job Description
Senior Property Accountant
Richmond, BC | Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000
Reports to: Managing Broker / Owner
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to oversee all accounting, trust, payroll, and compliance functions of a growing real estate brokerage. This is a hands-on leadership role supporting residential, commercial, and property management operations, with a strong focus on BCFSA trust compliance and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
-Oversee full-cycle accounting (AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, reporting)
-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
-Manage and reconcile brokerage trust accounts in compliance with BCFSA audit standards
-Process and review agent commission payouts
-Oversee accounting for trading, property management, rental, and presale divisions
-Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and financial performance
Property Management & Compliance
-Supervise Junior Accountant (rent collections, disbursements, trust reconciliations)
-Review monthly landlord statements
-Prepare and file GST and NR4 withholding tax reports
Payroll, HR & Leadership
-Manage bi-weekly payroll, benefits, and statutory deductions
-Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of administrative staff
-Budgeting, Controls & Audit
-Lead budgeting and variance analysis
-Maintain internal controls
-Prepare for BCFSA trust audits and year-end reviews
-Liaise with banks on credit facilities
Qualifications
-CPA designation required
-5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
-Real estate brokerage or property management experience required
-Strong knowledge of BCFSA trust accounting, NR4, and GST
-Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel
-Experience with Lone Wolf and Buildium is an asset
-Leadership experience and strong attention to detail
Please send your resume to Surinder Kaila at skaila@burkerecruiting.com
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About Burke Recruiting Inc.
Company Size
1-10 employees
Application closing date is 2026-03-06
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