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Junior Accountant (Maternity Leave Replacement)
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29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Junior Accountant
Argus Properties is Kelownas fastest growing privately owned and operated real estate investment and development companies. With over 50 years in business we have a proven track record of success and the expertise to provide exceptional service in the areas of leasing project management property management and construction.
Headquartered in Kelowna British Columbia we believe in responsible and sustainable development in our communities. Our extensive portfolio of properties includes innovative commercial buildings hotels modern residential developments and versatile business parks.
We take pride in our dedication to excellence our reputation for quality and our promise to find or develop premium properties for our clients emphasizing value quality sustainability and efficiency. At the heart of our business is innovation and the hardworking dedication of our employees our main building blocks.
Role Overview
The Junior Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate financial reconciliation and reporting of assigned corporate tasks and properties as dictated by the annual accounting cycle. Specific responsibilities include the preparation of monthly Bank Recs & GST internal fees and chargebacks posting mostly residential property reporting and Accounts Payable support. This person is professional organized and detail oriented with a focus on efficiency and timeliness. Must have the ability to problem solve analyze data and provide clear communication to other departments.
The Junior Accountant reports directly to the Financial Services Controller for the Corporate / AP function and indirectly to the Operations Controller regarding Commercial Operations property portfolio accounting.
Specific Job Responsibilities
Corporate
- Prepare wire transfers
- Provide accounts payable coverage as necessary
- Release EFT utility payments generated by Accounts Payable
- Prepare monthly bank recs
- Reconcile & prepare GST returns
- Coordinate timely payment and receipt of internal rents with accounting team members
- Download credit card statements
Commercial Operations
- Provide property & tenant related accounting support to Property Management team
- Post tenant rent payments & check for NSFs in the bank
- Assist with the review and release of tenant moveout refunds
- Assist with the preparation of monthly NOI reports
- Prepare distribute and post monthly rent rolls and exceptions confirmations
- Set up tenant EFT pulls for 1st of each month
- Assist with annual preparation of property budgets and forecasting
- Assist with annual preparation of commercial recoveries reconciliations & entries
Crossover Responsibilities
- Work with accounting team members to manage completion of accounting cycle checklist and deadlines including posting monthly recurring journal entries
- Provide vacation coverage to other team members
- Prepare and post internal related party fees
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial lease related and property portfolio reporting; including
- Corporate and tenant chargebacks
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Income statement variance analysis
- GL analysis & reclassifying journal entries
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledgers to GL
- Contribute to process improvements and implementation projects as required
- Assist with various ad hoc accounting tasks as requested by Controller
- Foster a strong working relationship with all team members and departments
Qualifications
- Accounting diploma or degree is a requirement.
- CPA designation or current enrollment in the CPA program is an asset.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager is an asset.
- Strong work ethic; able to work productively with minimum supervision or collaboratively in a team.
Pay range: $60000 to $68000
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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