This posting is for a current vacancy. We are seeking a Senior 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: Real Estate Portfolio Reporting • 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. Financial Oversight and Operational Partnership • 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. Governance, Controls, and Continuous Improvement • 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. Leadership and Special Projects • 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. Qualifications • 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 This role is well suited to a CPA who takes pride in technical excellence, values strong governance, and wants to contribute meaningfully to a real estate platform that is scaling with discipline and purpose. Most importantly, we are a small yet mighty team. This is a roll up your sleeves, help where needed role. We show up for one another, pitch in when required, and support each other’s success. We are looking for teammates who are culture builders, who will positively contribute wherever needed just as this team will do for you when you need it. 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 InterRent. 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. InterRent may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with the position requirements by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
Why we ‘love it here.’ We work hard to provide the proper training and development based on your career objectives and areas of interest. Your journey at InterRent does not follow a prescribed path, but is rather tailored to how you learn, where you want to go and what you want to achieve. We also take time to celebrate our successes and socialize as a team. Through a variety of team events and other special engagements, we truly live up to the ‘Work Hard. Play Hard’ philosophy. About InterRent
Formed in 2006 as an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust, we have steadily grown our portfolio and market presence in our core markets which includes the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, Ottawa, Montréal, and Vancouver. More importantly, we have repositioned dozens of our communities and improved the lives of countless Canadians. With a reputation for innovation and a best-in-class management platform, we continue to play a leadership role in the multi-residential space.
InterRent is an equal opportunity employer and are 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 disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please notify us at recruitment@irent.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Every accommodation request will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in exploring an opportunity with us.
