Accountant, Corporate ( 6-Months Contract)

Morguard; Mississauga; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morguard, a leading Canadian real estate company, seeks an Accountant, Corporate in Mississauga to support consolidated financial statements and reporting for North America assets.

The role reports to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting and requires 1–2 years in corporate accounting, a business degree, and progress toward a CPA designation. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce or equivalent.
• Working towards CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting or equivalent.
• General understanding of Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office knowledge.
• Experience with Yardi 7S is an asset.

Responsabilités

• General Accounting: maintenance of day-to-day general ledger transactions and journal entries.
• Financial Reporting: assist in consolidated financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Quarterly/Annual Audit: coordinate working papers and respond to audit queries.
• Management Reporting: prepare NOI, occupancy and leasing metrics.
• Reforecast and Budget: support annual budget and variance analysis.

Connaissances

General accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Commerce or equivalent

Working towards CPA designation

Outils

Yardi 7S

Description du poste

Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?

If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.

As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.

Our Purpose
At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.

Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.

Putting Our Purpose into Action
We support our people by offering:

• Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.

• A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.

• A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.

Where You’ll Add Value

The Accountant, Corporate will report to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting for corporate accounting and reporting functions for Morguard. This includes providing accurate and timely financial information as required by management, including the preparation and completion of Morguard’s consolidated financial statements.

How You’ll Make a Difference

1. General Accounting

Responsible for maintenance/oversight of the day-to-day general ledger transactions, including drafting and input of journal entries

2. Financial Reporting

Assist in the preparation of Morguard’s consolidated financial statements and revising/updating the financial statements to address review comments

Preparation of note disclosures and the associated working papers to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial statements

Responsible for determining and recording elimination and consolidation journal entries

Assist in preparing internal reporting packages to provide further support for the consolidated financial statements

Monitoring of monthly and quarterly reporting timeline

Assist in the preparation of financial statements for various external reporting requirements

3. Quarterly/Annual Audit

Responsible for co-ordinating and managing the delivery of all working papers and supporting documents to facilitate the completion of the internal audit

Assist with the audit processes through the preparation and compilation of the working papers to resolve external audit queries and liaise with auditors

4. Management Reporting

Responsible for the preparation of various management reporting for key industry metrics including NOI, occupancy & leasing activity

5. Reforecast and Budget

Prepare annual management and financial reporting packagesProvides assistance, where necessary, to the annual budget and periodic re-forecasting processes, including variance analysis

Any other job-related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

The Expertise You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Commerce or equivalent

• Working towards a CPA designation is required

• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in Corporate accounting and financial reporting or equivalent

• General understanding of Canadian GAAP and IFRS

• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications

• Demonstrated track record of creating and implementing strategic change and innovation would be an asset

• Working knowledge of Yardi 7S would be an asset

Core Competencies

• Ability to think strategically and plan tactically

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Real Estate industry experience preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.

• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.

• A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.

• Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.

Annualized Base Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 CAD.

Pay Equity

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered may vary and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, skills, certifications, internal pay equity and business needs.

Inclusive by Nature
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Commitment to Accessibility
Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at [phone].