Senior Project Accountant Toronto, Ontario (hybrid set up) $100,000-$120,000 base plus lucrative bonus, 3 weeks of vacation and benefits

Senior Project Accountant

Toronto, Ontario (hybrid set up)

$100,000-$120,000 base plus lucrative bonus, 3 weeks of vacation and benefits

Posted on November 8, 2022.

Our client is a growing company with their head office on the edge of Toronto and North York. The Finance Director is looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join in a newly created role due on growth of the organization. This is a great position for someone looking for a stable company that has a lovely progressive work environment. The Senior Project Accountant will handle both project and corporate level accounting, and at several operating platforms including new corporate initiatives. The position will have full ownership over a number of interesting real estate projects, handling all the accounting/finance for them. You would be responsible for an array of duties like month-end, draw process, working papers and reporting, some analysis and occasional budgeting. If you’re looking for a role where you will be exposed to more than just accounting, apply now!

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day full cycle accounting function of assigned corporate entities including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations and HST returns
  • Prepare equity and debt draws for project ownership entities, partnerships, and joint ventures consistent with their respective legal structures, and in coordination with cost consultants and construction lenders
  • Communicate and engage with investment partners on accounting inquiries and statements
  • Provide financial analysis of projects and operations to the internal executive team, with a goal to seek improvements and compliance with project goals
  • Prepare monthly reports on projects to be distributed to investors, partners, and lenders
  • Monitor and manage the invoice payables of projects, while reconciling with the contracts to ensure accurate, consistent procedure and payment
  • Conduct and manage with the team reconciliation of project accounts and reporting to external accounting firms for year-end filings
  • Review monthly cost consultant reports and compare to accounting records
  • Drive schedules on reporting requirements, budgeting, and investor reporting
  • Monitor budgets and project performance, providing monthly budgeting forecasts
  • Oversee and review work of junior project accountants with a goal to develop and mentor
  • Prepare construction draw packages
  • Verify and approve statement of adjustments, prepare, and post interim occupancy closing and final closing entries

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education with a specialty in Accounting, Business or Finance
  • CPA designation is an asset or pursuing it
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or public accounting firm focused on real estate clients
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
  • Highly driven, committed, organized, and flexible with the ability to meet challenging deadlines and multiple priorities
  • Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail

 

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email elan@winchesters.ca. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.