Accounting Associate

Menkes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan

HCSA

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Menkes Developments Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Associate to support financial reporting, budgeting, audit and tax compliance across multiple entities.

Based at our North York head office, you will work closely with the Controller and Accounting/Tax teams to deliver accurate statements and analyses while pursuing your CPA designation. The role is full-time, on-site with competitive salary and benefits, offering exposure to diverse portfolios and hands-on experiences in tax, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field.
• Interest in pursuing the CPA designation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience or familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Prepare management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assist with annual audits and tax compliance, including HST filings.
• Coordinate with department heads on budget information and approvals.
• Perform ad hoc accounting and analysis as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication

CPA aspirant / pursuing CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Accounting Associate to join our Team. The Accounting Associate provides accounting and tax support across a diverse portfolio of construction, property management, investment, and corporate entities. Working closely with the Controller and broader Accounting and Tax Teams, the role supports financial reporting, budgeting, audit and tax compliance, and other accounting activities while gaining broad exposure to the business.

Job Details

Full-time, Permanent, Salaried

Compensation

Base salary rate of $50,000 to $55,000.

Permanent employees are eligible for participation in the Company’s Group Benefits Plan, HCSA and Retirement Plan.

Location

This is an on-site position based out of our Head Office in North York.

Note to Applicants

The Company supports employees pursuing their CPA designation through practical experience opportunities and exam support.

We thank everyone for applying, however only those individuals selected for a telephone screening will be contacted.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on November 19th, 2026.

The Company does not currently use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to screen applicants.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of investment and corporate entities including maintaining investment continuities, shareholder registers and preparing annual financial statement packages.
• Prepare management reports and analysis, including annual budgets and forecasts for consolidated entities and quarterly summaries of management fees and recoveries across the portfolio.
• Prepare and distribute approval-route summaries to department heads and follow up on outstanding approvals.
• Monitor and follow up on unapproved purchase orders and aged accounts receivable, accounts payable, and received-not-vouchered balances.
• Complete assigned monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Assist with the preparation and reporting of General & Administrative budgets, including maintaining supporting schedules, entering budgets into JD Edwards, and coordinating budget information with department heads.
• Support the preparation of quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial analysis and management reports as required.
• Assist with HST filings and respond to related information requests as required.
• Support the annual audit process for various legal entities, including corporate, joint venture, and consolidated financial statements, by preparing financial information and compiling audit documentation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and organize financial records and supporting documentation to facilitate timely responses to audit and information requests.
• Support the preparation of annual tax filings using Taxprep for personal and corporate entities, trusts, partnerships, and other applicable tax filings and information returns, including T5018s.
• Assist with responding to CRA income tax audit and information requests by gathering, preparing, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Research and assist with tax-related matters and other compliance requirements as assigned
• Perform ad hoc accounting, financial reporting, and tax-related analysis and projects as required.
• Collaborate with members of the Accounting and Tax teams and other departments to obtain information, resolve issues, and meet reporting and compliance deadlines.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting.
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing the CPA designation; previous completion of an Introduction to Taxation course is preferred.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• Demonstrate previous experience with or knowledge of JD Edwards as an asset.
• Work collaboratively as a team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn new accounting, tax, and financial reporting concepts.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of comfort working with financial data and numbers.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We thank all applicants for considering Menkes Developments Ltd. as an Employer of Choice, however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.