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Accounts Payable Clerk
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
$50,000 and $60,000 plus benefits and 3 weeks vacation

Posted on June 10, 2022.

This organization is a real estate and construction company looking for an individual to join their team as an Accounts Payable Clerk. The individual must have a solid understanding of accounts payable with at least a few years of experience in the role.

This opportunity comes with great benefits and the experience of working at a company that values teamwork. The Accounts Payable Clerk will handle accounting related duties in accordance with company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of purchase orders/change orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure the preparation of purchase orders/change orders in compliance with company procedures
• Assist with processing of invoices, proper G/L coding and date/accounting period recognition
• Reconciliation of credit card statements, expenses used in office, and insurance payments, etc.
• Prepare scheduled cheque runs from approved payment list, subsequent disbursement of payments and also record storage
• Investigation of any discrepancies against vendor statements while handling vendor account reconciliation
• Assist trade vendors and consultants concerning invoices and payment status
• Ensure annual CAM reconciliations for commercial properties is dealt with
• Assist with other general accounting duties as necessary

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• A solid understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping processes
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and time management skills
• Intermediate computer skills which include all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE Construction and Real Estate is considered an asset
• Experience with the Construction Act and Prompt Payment Legislation is considered an asset

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Commercial Property Accountant

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

$70,000 and $85,000 plus benefits and 3 weeks vacation

Posted on June 10, 2022.

This organization is a real estate development and management company. They are landlord for a number of interesting commercial properties. They are looking for a driven individual to join their team as a Commercial Property Accountant.

The Commercial Property Accountant will work to ensure that all tenant/client matters are dealt with to the highest level of service. The role requires previous property accounting experience, ideally with commercial properties but not mandatory. The role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a number of interesting responsibilities like financial preparation, CAM and property tax recoveries, and dealing with all accounting/financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial categories in relation to account invoicing, maintenance contract negotiation and preparation
• Handle financial records and ledgers for commercial/retail properties
• Preparation of financial statements (monthly and annually) for the reviewing by senior management
• Work closely to ensure effective accounting/financial controls and procedures are being followed
• Oversee all accounting categories including A/P, A/R, revenue, accounting, general ledger, financial statement preparation and analysis, information preparation, budgeting, forecasting and planning for commercial/retail properties
• Oversee the full compliance of GAAP and ASPE policies and practices being maintained
• Work with senior management and consultants to improve financial controls
• Develop annual operating budgets
• Manage cash flow and keep senior management fully informed with operational results
• Preparation of letters for tenants, consultants, clients and senior management
• Oversee purchase and sale related agreements to new or prospective commercial/retail properties
• Manage seller/purchaser obligations to ensure compliance
• Other ad hoc duties

Requirements:

• Some experience in property accounting would be nice
• Minimum 2 years of property accounting experience
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively work in a group setting and independently
• Excellent analytical skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Project Accounting Supervisor
Mississauga, ON
$90,000-$120,000 base plus bonus

Posted May 9, 2022.

Our client is a real estate development company looking for a Project Accounting Supervisor to join their Mississauga team. This is a new position, looking to find someone who has knowledge of accounting practices of real estate development.

The Project Accounting Supervisor will oversee the full cycle project accounting, work with Financial Analysts to review budgets, assist with audit inquiries, and supervise a team of 2-3 accounting clerks. The candidate will have to be able to work 5 days in the office located in Mississauga with a bit of flexibility.

Our client offers an extremely positive work environment and values personal and professional growth. As a real estate company focused on building vibrant residential communities in Ontario, the Project Accounting Supervisor will enjoy being a part of an exciting work environment that is really focused on a fantastic product and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle project accounting, A/Ps, A/Rs, bank reconciliations
• Work alongside with Financial Analyst to review budgeting
• Supervising team of 2-3 accounting clerks
• Provide monthly bank reporting packages
• Prepare LC requests for the bank when required by development teams
• Direct, monitor and manage LC cancellations and debt discharges
• Have quarter-end and year-end papers ready for reviewal by Director of Accounting
• Prepare HST returns and help with audit inquiries
• Ensure monthly funding requirements reports are ready and have monthly trial balances and job costing reports prepared

Qualifications

• CPA Designation
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices and their application in real estate
• Strong experience job costing, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Experience with Newstar enterprise is an asset
• Experienced with computer skills, emphasis on Excel

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email your resume in confidence to elan@winchesters.ca Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.

Accounting Manager
Toronto, Ontario – 5 days per week in the office
$80,000-$95,000 base plus bonus, excellent benefits and vacation

Posted on May 5, 2022.

Our client is a growing Real Estate company in mid-town Toronto. They are looking for a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager to join the small and growing team. Previous real estate accounting experience is definitely a nice to have. You must come with experience preparing financial statements and working papers.

The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Controller and will assist with handling the senior level accounting work in the department while supervising a few individuals. The company does five days per week in the office, located mid-town Toronto. Looking for individuals who don’t take themselves too seriously.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review and deliver monthly accounting reports to management, external partners and financial institutions
• Prepare detailed year-end working papers up to draft financial statements, including costs to complete analysis and cost share reconciliations for active long-lived land development projects and for projects in pre-development and wrap-up stages
• Act as main point of contact with CRA on behalf of the company. Maintain relationships with external auditors
• Provide monthly financial analysis of projects and operations to the Controller with a goal to seek improvements and compliance with project/partnership goals and continuously seek financial improvement and efficiency for all project and operations
• Prepare quarterly reports on projects with financial statements to be distributed to investors and partners and financiers
• Direct, monitor and manage invoice payables of projects while reconciling with the contracts to ensure accurate and consistent procedure and payment
• Manage the monthly construction draw process with the project cost consultant and construction lender
• File monthly HST input tax credits on projects

Requirements:

• University degree or College diploma
• 5+ years experience in finance/accounting ideally in real estate
• Some mentorship or supervisory experience
• Must have financial statement and working paper preparation experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of EXCEL
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive and professional demeanor

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn.