Lease Accountant

About this role

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Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment.


Job type: Permanent Full-time

The expected annual pay range: $55,000-$65,000


Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.


We’re looking for a Lease Accountant to join our Finance team based in the 8330 Chester St. office in Vancouver, BC. This individual will report to the Finance Operations Manager.

Job Overview: The primary objective of the Lease Accountant is to ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient recording and follow-up of all retail rent and leasing transactions, subject to the lease terms. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role supports Purdy’s strong financial position while fostering positive and collaborative relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders.


You will have the opportunity to:

• Interpret and understand leasing agreements and set up, track, and update lease terms within our internal database.
• Calculate, reconcile, and audit retail CAM amounts to ensure accurate landlord billing.
• Analyze GROC measures at the individual store level to assess financial reasonability period by period.
• Collaborate with internal teams and landlords to resolve payment discrepancies, invoice issues, and other lease-related matters.
• Track retail lease expiry terms and ensure option notification deadlines are managed appropriately.
• Post rent payments and manage accounts payable balances in a tim...