Accounting Administrator

The Effort Trust Company; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in property accounts administration to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient operations. You'll be responsible for preparing bank reconciliations, managing tenant accounts, and participating in audits. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to process improvements and work closely with management to enhance operational efficiency. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Considerable experience in property accounts administration required.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and HST returns.
• Monitor account receivables and budgets in assigned properties.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Experience in property accounts administration

CPA designation (or working towards it)

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50 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1A6

Accounting Administrator

Job Type

Full time

Job Description

Main Duties:

• Act as subject matter expert to assist other team members to resolve accounting discrepancies and inaccuracies for our tenants.
• Ensure the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statement and circulation of monthly results to owners.
• Prepare and file HST returns.
• Process journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations.
• Oversee the Month End and Year End accounting process for assigned portfolio.
• Prepare and reconcile common area maintenance cost and property tax apportionment for tenants.
• Process receipts of payments, cheque deposits, rent charges, etc.
• Set up and maintain leases for our tenants.
• Monitor account receivables and follow up with our tenants.
• Monitor the budgets in assigned properties, investigate significant variances between budget and actual costs, follow up with stakeholders like Property Managers to explain variances and escalate exceptions to management.
• Participate in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Participate in year end, interim or ad-hoc audits by attending to audit enquiries and requests.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties

In addition to the duties above, the accounting administrator will:

• Participate in special projects related to, but not limited to, the roll out of software upgrades and new software modules.
• Bring forward ideas for process improvements that will enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the Residential Management Team to ensure their needs are met with respect to the assigned portfolio.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Considerable experience in property accounts administration.
• CPA designation (or working towards it).
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Above average excel skills with an ability to develop dashboard reporting for KPI’s specific to the multi-residential industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with senior management as well as property managers and team members.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
  
  

How to Apply

The Effort Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We welcome all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

please send your resume and cover letter to : [e-mail]

Effort Trust Head Office

• 50 King Street East
• Hamilton, ON L8N 1A6
  
  

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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