Accounting Manager Schlegel Urban Developments

Opportunities @ Schlegel Villages; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate development firm in Kitchener is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting policies, tenant management, and support the Controller in financial reporting. Candidates should have 5 years of experience in an accounting management role, preferably with a CPA designation. The role involves managing processes related to lease accounting and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. The salary range is between $80,000 and $90,000, subject to experience, with benefits including company-matched RRSP contributions.

Benefits

Company-matched RRSP contributions

Free & confidential Employee Family Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an accounting management role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update policies and procedures for the accounting cycle.
• Manage tenant files and ensure lease details are accurately accounted for.
• Support the Controller with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Internal Audit

Supervising

Data Entry

Compliance

Customer Service

Accounting & Finance

General Ledger Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Financial statement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi products

Job description

Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. is a mid-sized Kitchener based real estate development and management company. The company is recognized for its master planned residential subdivision projects and unique commercial developments the most prominent being the mixed-use Williamsburg Town Centre and Wallaceton Marketplace the Bauer Marketplace in Waterloo and the St. Jacobs Market District home to Canadas largest year-round indoor/outdoor farmers market and the new Stockyards brewery and restaurant.

A family-owned business Schlegel Urban Developments is a hands-on organization with a committed and talented team. We are looking for that right individual who is looking to combine their passion for accounting with an interest for real estate development and property management to join our growing and highly effective accounting team.

Accounting Manager

Reporting directly to the Controller in this new role the Accounting Manager is responsible for the following:

• Develop review and update policies and procedures for accounting cycle
• Manage tenant files and ensure lease details accurately accounted for in accordance with accounting standards
• Manage annual operating cost reconciliation process with tenants
• Review tenant ledgers to ensure charges/recoveries/deposits accurately posted
• Record routine transactions (mortgage payments recurring journal entries amortization etc.)
• Support the Controller with month end and year end closing procedures including balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the Controller with construction financing draws for future construction and land development projects
• Support the Controller with monthly filings and payments for EHT HST WSIB Corporate tax instalments
• Review general ledger monthly for accuracy and variance from budget and investigate variances for reasonableness
• Support the Controller with annual budgeting process
• Prepare various accounting reports and analysis as required
• Support VP Leasing & Commercial Real Estate and property management staff in financial accounting matters
• Support reporting to external parties (banks MPAC CRA etc.)
• Provide guidance and leadership to accounts receivable/accounts payable staff

Experience and Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an accounting management role
• CPA designation considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Yardi products an asset but not required on-site training will be available
• Property management experience an asset
• Independent self-starter that enjoys a hands-on small team environment
• Excels at demonstrating attention to detail and achieving accuracy while adhering to deadlines on a consistent basis
• Excellent communication and customer service skills including tact diplomacy and judgement to problem solve independently and in collaboration with other team members
• $80000 - $90000 adjusted for experience.

Salary

• $80000 - $90000 adjusted for experience.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to:

We thank all interested candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How Schlegel Urban Developments supports our Team Members:

• Company-matched RRSP contributions
• Free & confidential access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation

Schlegel Urban Developments is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please speak with the hiring leader.

We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidates fit with our posted opportunities mission and values.

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Key Skills
Internal Audit,Supervising,Data Entry,Compliance,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,IFRS,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,ERP,Payroll,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 80000 - 90000