Real Estate Accountant

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GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi‑residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.

The Real Estate Accountant is responsible for the commercial development accounting in our portfolio. The Western Region portfolio extends from British Columbia east to Manitoba and includes office, retail, industrial, and ground lease assets.

The property‑management, asset‑management, leasing, development, and finance team members all interact and work with our Real Estate Accountants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full‑cycle accounting for a portfolio of development assets.
• Maintain the general ledgers, including review and preparation of journal entries, accruals, operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Oversee job setup and related commitments for all development projects.
• Manage vendor invoice payment process, including entry and review of all development invoices.
• Collaborate with the Development team to ensure development draws and invoices are approved and submitted in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and prepare annual budgets and quarterly, working directly with the Development Manager to provide budget‑to‑actual variance explanations and forecast projections.
• Manage fee calculation and entry.
• Monthly completion of Development Status Reports (DSR).
• Monthly calculation of cash calls, where required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in accounting.
• Experience working with sub‑ledger accounting.
• Previous ERP information system use and experience working in a digital environment.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting contracts.
• Job cost/capital experience beneficial.
• Property‑management experience beneficial.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Detail oriented and analytical with a keen eye for detecting oddities and a curiosity to investigate them.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Deadline driven.
• Self‑starter.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half‑day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in an annual performance‑based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

Our Business

Learn more about our commercial and residential businesses, our values, and careers at GWLRA.

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal‑opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

GWL Realty Advisors does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GWL Realty Advisors, directly or indirectly, will be considered GWL Realty Advisors property. GWL Realty Advisors will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.