Senior Property Accountant

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

Ce poste est pour un Comptable Immobilier Senior basé à Montréal, QC

À propos de vous

Colliers International recherche un Comptable Immobilier Senior pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique à Montréal. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans l’analyse financière, la préparation de rapports et le soutien comptable aux opérations. Relevant du Gestionnaire de la comptabilité, vous veillerez au respect des échéances mensuelles et à la réalisation des projets spéciaux. Votre expertise en comptabilité immobilière et vos solides compétences en communication seront essentielles à votre réussite.

• Préparer des rapports financiers et des analyses pour des propriétés individuelles ou des portefeuilles consolidés.

• S’assurer que l’information financière est exacte et transmise dans les délais.

• Produire les clôtures mensuelles, trimestrielles et annuelles.

• Participer au processus budgétaire annuel et aux révisions (reforecasting).

• Effectuer les ajustements de fin d’année et la facturation aux locataires (13e facture).

• Préparer les dossiers de travail pour les audits de fin d’année.

• Réconcilier les comptes du bilan et produire les états financiers.

• Effectuer les tâches comptables mensuelles : écritures, conciliations bancaires, refacturations, etc.

• Assurer la conciliation et la remise de la TPS/TVQ.

• Gérer les provisions pour mauvaises créances et les dépôts de garantie des locataires.

• Surveiller les flux de trésorerie et anticiper les besoins futurs.

• Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes des opérations, de la location et de la construction.

Ce que vous apportez :

• Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience en comptabilité immobilière commerciale ou dans un domaine connexe.

• Désignation professionnelle CPA (atout important).

• Excellentes compétences en communication en français et en anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit.

• Capacité à travailler de manière professionnelle sous pression.

• Forte autonomie, sens de l’initiative et aptitude au travail d’équipe.

• Excellente gestion du temps et des priorités.

• Solide connaissance d’Excel, Word et Outlook.

• Expérience avec les systèmes comptables immobiliers, notamment Yardi.

***This position is for a Senior Property Accountant based in Montreal, QC***

About the role

Colliers International is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its dynamic team in Montreal. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will ensure monthly deadlines are met and special projects are completed on time. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will ensure monthly deadlines are met and special projects are completed on time. Your expertise in property accounting and strong communication skills will be essential to your success.

• Prepare financial reports and analyses for individual properties or consolidated portfolios.

• Ensure financial information is accurate and delivered on time.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.

• Participate in the annual budgeting process and reforecasting.

• Complete year‑end adjustments and tenant billing (13th invoice).

• Prepare working papers for year‑end audits.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and produce financial statements.

• Perform monthly accounting tasks: journal entries, bank reconciliations, chargebacks, etc..

• Ensure GST/QST reconciliation and remittance.

• Manage bad debt provisions and tenant security deposits.

• Monitor cash flow and anticipate future needs.

• Collaborate closely with operations, leasing, and construction teams.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate property accounting or a related field.

• Professional designation CPA (strong asset).

• Excellent communication skills in French and English for both written and verbal.

• Ability to work professionally under pressure.

• Strong autonomy, initiative, and teamwork skills.

• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.

• Strong Excel, Word and Outlook knowledge.

• Experience with real estate accounting systems, especially Yardi.

What we offer: 

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.