Junior Accountant
Devon Properties Ltd.
Location: Victoria, BC (Head Office)
About Devon Properties
Devon Properties Ltd. is a leading property management and real estate services firm headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver and Kelowna. We are dedicated to improving the rental market for everyone through well-maintained properties, satisfied residents, and detailed financial reporting. Our culture values strong communication, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity
The Junior Accountant plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and contributing to strong financial management of the portfolio. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, motivated to learn, and interested in developing their accounting career within the real estate industry.
You will work closely with experienced accounting professionals and operational teams, contributing to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellent service to both internal stakeholders and clients.
This role offers an opportunity to expand your accounting skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and grow within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary $50,000.00 per year
- A collaborative and professional work environment
- Career development and advancement opportunities within a dynamic team
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- Vacation starting at 3-weeks per calendar year.
- Monthly rent day lunch is provided by the company in addition to various social events that happen throughout the year to support a successful team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for management review
- Record routine month end journal entries including accruals and prepaids
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts across assigned property portfolio
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for property accounts
- Perform monthly variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare monthly cash call funding requests for property owners
- Support year end audit requests and documentation requirements
- Process monthly deposit accounting and reconcile tenant security and pet deposits
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure deadlines and reporting timelines are consistently met
Qualifications
- 1+ years of prior professional accounting experience required.
- College diploma or University degree preferably in business or financial management;
- Comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of full cycle accounting including accounts
- payable, receivables, journal entries and bank reconciliations is required;
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Excel and Outlook required;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Devon Properties Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Victoria, BC V8V 3K2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please indicate your status in Canada: Citizen / Permanent Resident / Work Permit Holder
- If you are a Work Permit Holder, please specify the type of permit you hold and its expiry date
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
