Accountant, Residential Development

Madison Group of Companies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate development is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their team. This role involves managing accounts payable, bookkeeping, and bank reconciliations for residential projects. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processes. With a commitment to integrity and innovation, this company offers a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Proficient in NEWSTAR Enterprise and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and perform bookkeeping entries.
• Process invoices and payments, reconcile vendor accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and HST reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting

Accounts Payable (AP)

Bookkeeping

Bank Reconciliation

HST Returns

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

College/University degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

NEWSTAR Enterprise

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Title: Accountant, Residential Development

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Accounting Manager, Residential Development

About Us
Madison Group is a widely diversified real estate and land development company with extensive experience in building master-planned communities, low-rise, and high-rise residential projects. Madison Group also operates a substantial portfolio of retail, commercial, and industrial projects.

For over 55 years, Madison Group has built its foundation on integrity and innovation and our commitment to our customers is our foremost priority. Madison Group focuses on creating quality homes and residences in desirable areas firmly rooted in a sense of community. Our reputation is defined by the talent, dedication, and passion of our team.

For further information, please visit our website at madisongroup.ca.

General Description
The individual for this role will report to the Accounting Manager, Residential Development, and is responsible for processing AP, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and HST returns with the residential development portfolio in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping entries and maintain the general ledger
• Support the AP function by processing invoices and payments in a timely manner, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve invoice issues/discrepancies
• Prepare inter-company chargeback invoices, reconcile chargeback accounts monthly
• Perform the monthly bank reconciliations for the portfolio
• Perform monthly HST reconciliations, file HST returns, and ensure remittances for each project are completed on a timely basis
• Record all cash receipts and manage the AR function for the portfolio
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills And Qualifications

• College/University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting or AP, preferably in a high-volume environment in the construction industry
• Experience in NEWSTAR Enterprise required
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel skills would be a strong asset
• Strong organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines, prioritize and execute multiple tasks, while maintaining attention to detail
• Desire to take ownership of tasks assigned and willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to leverage your enjoyment of accounting to work effectively with limited supervision as a valued member of our team

Madison Group celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applications and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology