Job Description

Our client, a Real Estate firm in Toronto, is currently seeking a Corporate and Property Accountant to join their team. This role offers great work/life balance, benefits, and the chance to join a friendly and established organization with great growth opportunities!

The Corporate and Property Accountant will be responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing valuable insights for decision-making. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations, including month-end and year-end closings for all corporate and property entities. This involves monitoring accounts payable/receivable, conducting bank reconciliations, managing journal entries, and maintaining supporting subledgers and schedules.
• Coordinate with various platform finance teams to prepare consolidated management reports for the group.
• Handle payroll, overhead chargebacks, and fee billings.
• Monitor cash flows, including daily bank monitoring, preparing cash flow forecasts, and understanding future cash impacts.
• Assist in the corporate business budgeting process and quarterly forecasts.
• Manage compliance requirements such as year-end engagements with external auditors and monthly HST and WSIB filings.
• Develop internal controls and procedures to minimize risk exposure for the company and projects, regularly reviewing internal policies for effectiveness.
• Evaluate existing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as requested.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Post-secondary education
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting standards
• Familiarity with Yardi software is an asset
• Prior experience dealing with complex company chargebacks
• Prior experience in property accounting