Company Overview: Since 2007, Kipling Group has been one of Canada’s largest Canadian-owned, independent, full-service property management firms. With more than 130 professionals, the company manages a diverse portfolio of over 190 properties, totalling 28 million square feet across major markets nationwide, including Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. Kipling provides integrated property management services across industrial, retail, office, and multi-family real estate, delivering disciplined operations, strong financial performance, and long-term asset value. Guided by a hands-on approach and a commitment to trust, integrity, professionalism, and innovation, Kipling Group is a trusted partner managing your real estate investments.
Job Description
Kipling is currently seeking a Senior Property Accountant (Multi-Family) to support a growing multi-family real estate portfolio and accounting team in Toronto, ON.
This role will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of multi-family properties. The successful candidate will work closely with property management and other internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, support operational decision-making, and maintain strong financial controls.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting working papers for an assigned portfolio of multi-family properties
- Perform detailed variance analysis of revenue and expenses and provide explanations in collaboration with property management
- Prepare and support the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts
- Manage rental billings, tenant recoveries, and adjustments in accordance with lease agreements
- Analyze and reconcile tenant accounts, investigate discrepancies, and assist with resolution of tenant disputes
- Prepare cash flow analysis and owner distributions
- Analyze and prepare tenant escalations and annual adjustments
- Maintain and update fixed asset and depreciation schedules
- Monitor and report on capital expenditure programs, landlord work, and tenant improvement projects
- Ensure accuracy of general ledger reconciliations and financial records
- Work closely with Lease Administration, Property Operations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Finance, and Legal teams to gather information required for financial reporting
- Act as a key financial liaison with Property Managers, supporting operational and financial decision-making
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies
Qualification
- CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA considered an asset
- 4–6+ years of experience in property accounting, preferably within multi-family or residential real estate
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and property accounting practices
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Yardi or similar property management systems considered an asset
Kipling supports equal opportunities and invests in a diverse and multicultural work force that values individuals with unique personalities, goals, backgrounds and views. This reinforces Kipling's culture, enhances collaboration and makes for an inclusive work environment.
Benefits:
· Dental care
· Disability insurance
· Employee assistance program
· Extended health care
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Tuition reimbursement
· Pension contributions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
