Accountant

Accountant – Family Office, Portfolio Companies & Real Estate

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits package available after probationary period

About the Role

Our private family office, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting, payroll, and tax compliance across a portfolio of operating and holding companies. The portfolio includes real estate holding entities, design-build construction company, manufacturing and wholesaling companies.

This role is well-suited for a hands-on accountant who is comfortable managing multiple entities and working closely with ownership, management, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting (Multi-Entity)

• Perform full-cycle accounting for multiple operating and holding entities, including:
• ∙ Accounts payable and receivable
• ∙ Bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations
• ∙ Journal entries and general ledger maintenance
• ∙ Month-end and year-end close
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with ASPE
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations

Payroll Administration (British Columbia)

• Process semi-monthly payroll for BC-based employees
• Ensure compliance with BC Employment Standards Act requirements, including:
• ∙ Statutory holiday pay
• ∙ Vacation pay and accruals
• ∙ Overtime calculations
• Calculate and remit Worksafe BC payments
• Maintain HR and payroll records in compliance with CRA and BC requirements
• Reconcile payroll accounts and post payroll journal entries
• Prepare and support T4, T4A, and year-end payroll filings
• Coordinate with external payroll providers and benefits administrators as required

Real Estate Accounting

• Maintain accounting records for real estate holding entities, including:
• ∙ Rental income, additional rent recoveries, and tenant billings
• ∙ Property operating expenses and mortgage accounting
• ∙ Capital expenditures and fixed asset tracking
• Support property-level financial reporting and cash flow analysis
• Coordinate with property managers and leasing teams

Portfolio & Holding Company Accounting

• Record investment transactions, shareholder loans, capital contributions, distributions, and management fees
• Maintain intercompany and ownership schedules
• Support new entity setup and ongoing corporate recordkeeping

Construction / Design-Build Accounting (Tenant Improvements)

• Manage job costing, project tracking, and WIP reporting
• Track project revenues, costs, change orders, and profitability
• Monitor progress billings, holdbacks, and retainage
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation

Tax Compliance & Year-End Support

• Prepare and file GST/HST and related reconciliations
• Support payroll remittances and statutory filings
• Assist external accountants with:
• ∙ Corporate income tax (T2) filings
• ∙ Real estate tax schedules
• ∙ Year-end working papers and reviews
• Maintain organized audit and tax documentation

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and payroll processes
• Maintain accounting and payroll procedures and documentation

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in British Columbia
• Experience with full-cycle accounting across multiple entities
• Strong understanding of ASPE
• Proficiency with accounting and payroll systems, including Netsuite, QuickBooks, and Payworks
• Working knowledge of BC payroll requirements and Canadian commodity tax compliance
• Strong Excel skills

Preferred

• Enrollment in or completion of the CPA Professional Education Program
• Experience in a family office, real estate firm, construction company, or owner-managed business
• Experience with real estate accounting
• Knowledge of job costing and Work In Progress reporting

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple entities and competing deadlines
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Work Location: In person