Careers

Reporting to the Senior Accountant/​Accounting Manager and indirectly to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for the accounting for various entities. This includes preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analysis, year-end audit working papers, review of property managers reporting, accounting for marketable securities, cash calls and assisting with the operational process improvements.

• Detailed review of monthly property level reporting packages provided by property managers. Ensuring reporting packages are fully supportable and accurate
• Work with the property managers to understand their records and ensure the completeness and accuracy of their work
• Detailed preparation of consolidated account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, including assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting as required for ownership
• Analyze and interpret balance sheets and income statements, and provide financial/​management reports as requested 
• Maintain General Ledger, including: posting journal entries, analyzing general ledger, and making adjustments where needed 
• Completion of monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare full set of audit leadsheets and working papers for monthly reporting to assist auditors complete quarterly/year-end reviews/​audits and tax return preparation
• Assist with monthly and quarterly WSIB filings for the various entities.
• Participate in process standardization and improvement projects
• Work closely with Asset Management and Property Managers to improve internal reporting and maintaining accurate property accounting data
• Assist with data cleanup on acquisitions, dispositions or transfers of properties 
• Other tasks assigned by the Senior Accountant/​Accounting Manager or Controller, as required

• University degree in accounting or finance
• CPA, CA, CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA designation or CPA student
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• 3 – 5 years’ work experience, preferably in Property Management field
• Yardi an asset 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills. 
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to prioritize, multi-task and able to work in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Able to deal with confidential information and demonstrate reliability and dependability 
• Task orientated, able to work well under pressure, willing to work overtime when needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills