Senior Accountant/Construction Accountant

Temporary, Full-Time (40 hrs) | 1 year | Schedule: Monday – Friday | Benefited Position

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a strong understanding of construction and project accounting? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you can combine financial expertise with strategic analysis?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant/Construction Accountant to join our Corporate Services team in Downtown Vancouver.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you will play a key role in managing corporate accounting activities across a portfolio of companies while providing financial oversight for active construction and development projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with project analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

About working at PARC

PARC communities are inspiring spaces, where residents come not just to live – but to live a better life, with a vibrant community of like-minded people. Our retirement residences are premium communities in central locations. We not only build and operate all our premium retirement residences, but we also connect with and contribute to the well-being of the local communities we’re part of. And we do it all with a whole lot of heart.

Because life at PARC is nothing short of extraordinary, we are seeking an individual with the same high standards to fill this position. As a Senior Accountant/Construction Accountant, play a key role in supporting the finance department with completing and maintaining a variety of accounting functions. This means:

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of companies, including entities with active construction projects.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Set up, monitor, and analyze project cost codes, budgets, contracts, change orders, and project expenditures.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly progress draw and construction funding draw packages.
• Coordinate and process payments to vendors funded through project draws.
• Track builders' lien holdbacks and ensure compliance with release requirements.
• Reconcile and maintain intercompany accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and reports for management.
• Assist with year-end working paper preparation and support external audits.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings, including GST, PST, and MRDT returns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting, controls, and close processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
• Provide support and training to team members as required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

The perks of PARC

• Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
• High-value benefits. We offer Extended Health, Vision, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to help protect your health, family and way of life. Plus: birthdays off with pay, parental top-ups and much more!

It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA designation (or working toward one) strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction and/or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, ASPE, and financial controls.
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working with change and ambiguity.
• Experience with Yardi software is an asset.