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Project Accountant
Downtown Toronto, Ontario
$60,000-$70,000 annual salary, 3 weeks of vacation, great health/dental benefits

Posted on October 27, 2021.

Our client is a well-respected real estate company that is heavily involved in residential real estate development in the Greater Toronto Area. They are looking to hire a new Project Accountant to the team and this is a great opportunity for someone currently working in Accounts Payable in real estate development. This is a role within a CPA-accredited training company so if growing your career beyond just Accounts Payable is a motivation of yours, apply now!

Responsibilities

  • Create purchase orders and change orders within the accounting system using cost codes consistent with project budgets while complying to project specific workflows;
  • Prepare invoice packages for draw packages;
  • Review invoices, collect supporting backup, and facilitate approvals for the Development Department payment processing;
  • Conduct vendor progress billing, hold back and job cost reconciliations on an ongoing basis;
  • Generate variance reports to Project Managers and assist with quarterly project cost-to-complete reviews;
  • Provide support with mailing/couriering cheques as needed and filing paid invoices promptly and accurately;
  • Prepare project related accrual reports to support monthly draws for the Accounting Department;

Requirements

  • Degree or diploma
  • Experience working in Accounts Payable within real estate development or construction
  • Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial-related reports
  • Experience with Draws and/or large construction/consultant contracts
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck ([email protected]) with your resume and cover letter. 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.

Senior Staff Accountant
North York, ON
$80,000-$84,000 (plus great benefits)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a public accounting firm located in North York and they are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant with his/her CPA completed or actively pursuing it. The continued growth of the team’s assurance practice has led to the opportunity for a motivated intermediate or senior accountant to join the team.

The firm offers great career development and progression, coaching, flexible work arrangements and a very competitive total compensation package for this area of Ontario.

Responsibilities

  • Working with a diverse client base of small to mid-sized owner managed businesses across many industries, not for profit organizations, professional services, and individuals
  • Plan and prepare time budget for review and audit engagements for subsequent approval by the Manager and/or the Partner;
  • Prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters (i.e., enclosure letter, legal information letter and engagement letter);
  • Ensure that all planned procedures have been completed in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, and GAAS, if applicable. Also, to ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily;
  • Complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses;
  • Complete entire NTRs, reviews and small audits;
  • Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements;
  • Prepare corporate and personal tax returns;
  • Promptly review any significant assurance engagement findings or questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation with the Manager or Partner and make suggestions as to their resolution

Requirements

  • CPA (CA, CGA, or CMA) designation (or close to) with public accounting experience
  • Sound knowledge of GAAP, audit and review procedures, and tax compliance
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and develop
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly in MS Excel
  • Strong communication skills – both oral and written

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume in confidence to [email protected].Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Procurement Lead Logistics
North Toronto, ON
$80,000 – $110,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a global manufacturing business working in a fast-paced environment in north Toronto. They are doing well during COVID-19 and are seeking to bring a new person into the team to focus on the Procurement and Planning of Logistics. They manufacture components that often need to be transferred between their own facilities before being delivered to the end customer. This can be a complex process and getting it right has a significant impact on cost and delivery timescales.

They are seeking a talented professional who can lead Procurement and Planning for all the logistics and packaging requirements in North America. A background in logistics is essential for this role and previous experience working with packaging suppliers would also be a bonus. You must understand the logistics industry and understand the cost model.

You will work cross-functionally with many teams including Engineering, Production, and Sales. You must have great communication skills as this role relies on building strong working relationships internally.

As an ideal candidate you will have:

  • 5+ years procurement & planning experience for fast turn around logistics within the manufacturing
  • The ability to use CAD to read technical drawings
  • Familiar with JIT & JIS strategies
  • Fantastic communication skills to work cross-functionally

Senior Buyer (Public Sector)
Toronto, ON
$75,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer position for a large Public Sector organization in Toronto.  This is a full-cycle Indirect Procurement role with a lot of contracts focusing on Construction and Facilities.  The role will include running full RFP’s on government sites from start to finish.  Although this role is based in Toronto, it will be working from home until further notice

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading Public Sector Bids from start to finish
  • Managing Stakeholders needs
  • Building strong relationships with vendors and suppliers

You as the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 3+ years’ experience in Public Sector Procurement
  • RFP experience
  • CSCMP or CPPB designation or working towards it
  • Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume securely and confidentially to [email protected], or for more information call 647 715 6769.

Procurement Specialist (Public Sector)
Ottawa, ON
$65,000 – $85,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are currently looking to speak to any Procurement Specialists working in the Public Sector in Ottawa, ON who are open to new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contract Negotiations
  • Development of Procurement strategies
  • Building strong relationships with vendors and suppliers

You as the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 3+ years’ experience in Public Sector Procurement
  • Educated to degree level
  • BPS Knowledge

If you are currently working as a Procurement Specialist in the Public Sector, I would love to hear from you. Please send a resume to [email protected].

Procurement Specialist – Aerospace
Montreal, QC
$75,000 – $95,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join a client based in Montreal on a permanent basis.  This is a great opportunity to join a growing consulting firm with a multinational presence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors
  • Prepare RFP’s
  • Review proposals and negotiate on price where necessary
  • Select and recommend suppliers and vendors

You as the ideal candidate you will have:

  • 7+ years’ experience in Procurement
  • Security Clearance
  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Experience working in Aerospace
  • Educated to degree level

If you are currently working in Aerospace and open to new opportunities please send your resume to [email protected].

Tax Accountant
North York, ON
$65,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Winchesters Taxation are working with a mid-sized public accounting firm to recruit a Tax Accountant.

This is a new role from a business that is seeing continued strong growth and looking to expand their team.

We are looking to speak with Tax Accountants with a background and solid technical experience in Canadian tax, ideally personal and corporate, and who is studying towards the CPA designation. The role will support an established team and be involved in filing, compliance, review, and research.

They offer training (including In-depth tax Courses), personal development, and are looking for someone who can progress in the firm.

If you are open to finding out more I would welcome the chance to discuss this with you. Contact Adrian Harrison [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Tax Manager (Public Accounting)
Permanent Full-Time
Brantford-London Area
Excellent package

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

I am working to appoint a Tax Manager for a client who are a mid-sized public accounting firm based in the Brantford/London area. They have a successful practice servicing mainly private and owner managed businesses across the region. Despite the current economic uncertainty brought on by the crisis, they are still looking to expand their team.

They are looking to talk with experienced Tax Managers located from the West of London to Brantford area, who have a background in Canadian corporate and personal tax, and who are used to working with private and owner managed clients. They offer broad ranging and demanding tax work, supporting a well-established client base, and a friendly and relaxed working environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in developing, coaching, and mentoring the existing team, and with this comes the opportunity for promotion and to progress in the company.

  • You will lead colleagues during engagements to assign resource and review activities.
  • Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for new business.
  • Tax planning, compliance, and research experience.
  • Liaison with CRA on client’s behalf.

You will have attained CPA designation, ideally be studying the In-depth Tax Courses, and will have strong tax planning experience.

If you are considering a move or a relocation, please reach out for a confidential chat.

Please let me know if you would be interest in finding out more by emailing [email protected] or call 647 804 2757.

 

Tax Manager
Hamilton, ON
$110,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

We are working with a established accounting firm to recruit a Tax Manager for their Hamilton offices. They have a strong and established presence in the GTA and South Western Ontario.

You will be responsible for overseeing tax filings, reviewing, identifying and resolving tax issues, managing relationships with clients and the CRA, researching new tax legislation, and tax planning. You will have been involved in client business development, and working towards opportunities for providing additional services to clients.

This firm is looking for a customer focused, professional. and energetic candidate looking for progression, coupled with a strong technical tax knowledge.

  • CPA designation, and ideally be working through your In-depth tax courses (although they will provide this for candidates who have not had the opportunity).
  • Excellent client and colleague relationship management skills.
  • Strong Canadian corporate and personal tax knowledge.

If you are be interested in getting more information please apply in confidence to [email protected].

Tax Specialist
Toronto, ON
$75,000

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our Toronto client is looking for an experienced Tax Specialist to join their specific tax team. Our client is a leading professional accounting company and is experiencing growth, resulting in the need for this rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare tax returns and maintain relationships with authorities.
  • Research into tax issues and provide guidance on tax internally.
  • Assist in implementation of tax planning strategies.
  • Develop technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to complex situations

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with corporate and individual tax returns
  • Studying or completed CPA designation and ideally enrolled in CICA In-depth tax program.
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)
  • Previous experience working with TaxPrep and Caseware/Caseview.

Interested applicant should apply now. We receive a large volume of applicants and as a result, only individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.