Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Permanent

Job title: Accountant

Our client: is a real estate investment and property management company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, financial statements, tax returns, and coordinating audits while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. They will liaise with property managers, asset managers, and investment partners to optimize operating efficiencies, support business transactions, and provide training to junior staff.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
Preparing journal entries, accrual entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet items reconciliations, and overall general ledger maintenance for a portfolio of 20-40 entities
Reviewing and picking up financial results prepared by subsidiaries
Preparing, reviewing, and ensuring the monthly, quarterly and annual operational and reporting deliverables comply; including but not limited to, balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and notes to financial statements
Supporting the annual audit/review process, including effective communication with the audit teams, and coordination of requirements within the internal and external accounting and property management teams
Supporting and reviewing year-end recovery chargebacks (CAM Recoveries) and annual budgets prepared by property management teams
Participating in monthly calls with the property managers to review financial results
Preparing and/or reviewing Canadian tax returns and tax forms, such as T2, T5, Form
Assisting with preparing year-end tax working papers
Ensuring Canadian tax payments are arranged timely (corporate tax, partnership tax, and commodity tax)
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including property managers, asset managers, and investment partners, to ensure operating efficiencies and build a positive relationship

Qualifications and pre-requisites:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA designation (preferred)
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on general ledger maintenance and financial reporting
Experience working with a portfolio of entities, particularly in real estate or property management sectors (preferred)
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create complex financial models and reports
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional information or perks:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
RRSP Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts