Senior Development Accountant
Hybrid, Downtown Toronto, ON
$90,000 – $105,000 Base Plus Bonus, Pension, 3 Weeks Vacation & Excellent Benefits
Our client is a large real estate organization looking to hire a senior development accountant in this new position for the department. This is an excellent role for an accountant who has worked in development or construction and has experience with the draw process, working with cost consultants, and dealing with joint venture partners. This company can offer unparalleled benefits that go along with a great compensation package.
The Senior Development Accountant will work on a varied array of interesting responsibilities like monthly draw work, monthly percentage/cost to complete analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end, quarter-end development project level close, all related accounting activities including recording journal entries, accruals, maintaining and reconciling the general ledger
- Maintain working paper files for each project including full project GL balance reconciliations
- Prepare working paper files and draft journal entries for development related transactions and PUD to IPP transfers
- Build working relationship with joint venture partners to deliver accurate and timely consolidated month-end financial results
- Communicate and collaborate with internal business partners to remain informed about development project status
- Assist in the maintenance of internal control policies and procedures
- Assist capital projects team in preparation of cash calls
- Continuously implement process improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and productivity
- Compile supporting documents for auditors on a quarterly basis
- Complete ad-hoc analyses or reports as required
Qualifications:
- CPA or pursuing it
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience within accounting and reporting
- Commercial & mixed-use real estate industry experience is an asset
- Ability to organize and prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Financial systems (JDE, BI tools, Spreadsheet Server), Power BI is an asset
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send resume to [email protected] Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.