Accounting Assistant

Arbutus Properties•Vancouver, BC

23d•CA$50,000 - CA$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Arbutus Properties, our ambition is to build lasting communities that foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity, where people feel genuinely connected to the places they live. As a leading residential and commercial real estate development company, we are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team. We offer a dynamic work environment, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are passionate about real estate and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Accounting Assistant will work closely with the Project Management and Property Management teams to fulfill day-to-day accounting needs. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for various accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliation tasks. We will provide full training for any assigned tasks.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with an ability to quickly learn new tools and systems as needed.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and team deliverables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt and support the team with ad hoc accounting-related and administrative tasks.
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism in all matters.

Nice To Haves

Yardi experience would be a great asset.

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, data entry, payment preparation, and vendor inquiries.
Liaise with Project Managers and Property Managers to obtain approvals, resolve discrepancies, and support day-to-day accounting requirements.
Monitor and manage the accounting inbox by responding to inquiries, prioritizing requests, and ensuring items are followed up on in a timely manner.
Assist with accounts receivable duties, including invoicing, deposits, and payment follow-up
Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner
Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare timely and accurate bank and credit card reconciliations.
Assist with the compilation and preparation of sales tax returns.
Maintain intercompany reconciliation schedules and support timely resolution of outstanding items.
Assist with year-end working papers, supporting documentation, and relevant schedules.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.