Accounting Manager, Qualico Properties

Qualico Developments Canada LTD

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
  • 3+ years in supervisory accounting within real estate development.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
  • Satisfactory criminal record check required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Yardi accounting software.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and develop the accounting team.
  • Support regional budgeting for development and leasing departments.
  • Facilitate year-end audits and coordinate documentation reviews.
  • Manage project cost accounting for development and capital projects.
  • Monitor project cost performance and conduct variance analysis.
  • Assist in project budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
  • Review daily bank transactions, resolving discrepancies as needed.
  • Document policies and create training materials.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that values trust and teamwork.
  • Support for ongoing professional development and skills enhancement.
  • Opportunity for travel to branch offices as needed.
  • Flexible work conditions may include non-standard hours.
Full Job Description
Title: Accounting Manager

Location: 1300 EPCOR Tower 10423 101 St. NW, Edmonton

Job Overview

Reporting to the Controller, as the Accounting Manager, Properties, you are responsible for overseeing accounting functions within your region and providing expertise to the review and analysis of financial statements or project budgets. You also develop and ensure compliance with internal control accounting systems and policies.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Supervise, develop and provide guidance to accounting team members.
  • Support the regional budgeting process for the development and leasing departments.
  • Facilitate year-end audits and coordinate with other departments to ensure documentation is reviewed.
  • Support the regional leaders with ad hoc reporting and other projects as required. Manages the project/job cost accounting for development and capital projects, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, commitments and budgets.
  • Monitor and analyze project cost performance, including variance analysis against approved budgets and forecasts.
  • Support project budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review bank transactions daily and resolve discrepancies or issues when necessary.
  • Document policies and create training documentation.


As our ideal candidate, you are...

  • A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
  • An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
  • Mindful; you respect diversity and deal with sensitive situations using high degree of integrity.
  • Excellent service oriented; you handle relations with customers, internal and external parties with tact and diplomacy.
  • A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.


Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree with Accounting-related education.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the real estate development industry in a supervisory accounting role.
  • Valid driver's licence and access to reliable vehicle.
  • Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and accounting software (Yardi).


Preferred Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

What We Value

  • Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
  • Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
  • Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
  • Staying current with technical job skills.
  • Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.


Work Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Travel to other branch offices is required. Work outside of normal business hours may be required.

Closing date: June 12, 2026

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