Accountant

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 ledgers, and making adjustments where needed.
• Completion of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare full set of audit lead sheets 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 maintain 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.

Requirements

• 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 the Property Management field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in 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 work in a changing, fast-paced environment.