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Job Description Posted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM Craving a dream job? Join one of Canadas Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canadas 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, trus t, and supportive work environment. Job type: Permanent Full-timeThe expected annual pay range :$55,000-$65,000 Do you lovechocolates? 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. Werelooking 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 FinanceOperationsManager. Job Overview: The primaryobjectiveof the LeaseAccountant is to ensure theaccurate,timely, and efficientrecordingandfollow-upof allretailrent and leasing transactions, subject to the lease terms.Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role supports Purdys 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 timely and accurate manner. Process monthly base rent, percentage rent, and storage costs for all retail locations, maintaining and updating rent and lease schedules accordingly. Record period-end accruals for prepaid lease fees, lease liabilities, tenant inducements, and percentage rent. Process and reconcile company credit card transactions and employee expenses at period end, ensuring expenses are recorded in accordance with company policies. You will be a good fit if you have: Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration 3 to 5 years of experience in a medium to large retail environment Experience with reading and interpreting lease agreements, as well as proven ability to account for base rent, percentage rent, tenant inducements, and lease liabilities Advanced excel skills with ability to use Power Query and advanced Pivot Tables. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Own and proactively management of all lease schedules, agreements, and documentation, ensuring that all new or amended agreements are accounted for as they are executed. Experience with ERP systems and accounting software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to be proactive and resolve issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate with a large team across other departments. Get ready to enjoy: Flexible Work Arrangement Policy Possibility to work from home two days per week Extended Health & Dental Plan Sickness and Disability Plans RRSP Matching Program Ability to have a CPA Mentor that can fulfil both roles of CPA Mentor and Supervisor Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals Purdys Perks (Health spending, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more) Ready to dive deeper? Check out our Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview. We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at . We're here to help! #J-18808-Ljbffr