Accountant

Starlight Group Property Holdings Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking an Accountant to manage accounting tasks for various entities. The successful candidate will prepare financial statements, ensure accurate property reporting, and assist with audits in a dynamic environment. Ideal applicants will hold a university degree in accounting or finance, possess relevant certifications, and have experience in property management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years work experience, preferably in Property Management field.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for balance sheets.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end audit preparations.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

CPA, CA, CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA designation or CPA student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager and indirectly to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for the accounting for various entities. This includes preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analysis, year-end audit working papers, review of property managers reporting, accounting for marketable securities, cash calls and assisting with the operational process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed review of monthly property level reporting packages provided by property managers. Ensuring reporting packages are fully supportable and accurate
• Work with the property managers to understand their records and ensure the completeness and accuracy of theirwork
• Detailed preparation of consolidated account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, including assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting as required for ownership
• Analyze and interpret balance sheets and income statements, and provide financial / management reports as requested Maintain General Ledger, including : Post journal entriesAnalyze general ledgerMake adjustments where needed
• Completion of monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare full set of audit lead sheets and working papers for monthly reporting to assist auditors complete quarterly / year-end reviews / audits and tax return preparation
• Assist with monthly and quarterly WSIB filings for the various entities.
• Participate in process standardization and improvement projects
• Work closely with Asset Management and Property Managers to improve internal reporting and maintaining accurate property accounting data
• Assist with data cleanup on acquisitions, dispositions or transfers of properties
• Other tasks assigned by the Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager or Controller, as required

Requirements

• University degree in accounting or finance
• CPA, CA, CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA designation or CPA student
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles andGAAP.
• 3–5years’ work experience, preferably in Property Management field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of ateam
• Able to prioritize, multi-task and able to work in achanging, fast-paced environment
• Able to deal with confidential information and demonstrate reliability and dependability
• Task orientated, able to work well under pressure, willing to work overtime when needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills