Junior Accountant

Peak Associates Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Associates Limited in Toronto is seeking a Junior Accountant reporting to the Director of Accounting to join our team. This role suits a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong interest in the Canadian real estate market.

The successful candidate will support a diverse portfolio of real estate projects and contribute to ongoing accounting operations, including full-cycle accounting, bank reconciliations, and HST returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an asset.
• 1–2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience in real estate accounting is an asset.
• Experience preparing HST returns is an asset.
• Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with an interest in real estate and development.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and prepare deposit slips for banking.
• Update bank accounts weekly across a high volume of companies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies.
• Process accounts payable for a high volume of companies.
• Track and reconcile lot discharges and house closings.
• Track, update, and reconcile loan balances against external statements.
• Set up, track, and reconcile letters of credit for various projects.
• Set up accounts receivable invoices in Newstar.
• Process internal and external cash call cheques.
• Process project-related back charges.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare HST returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with Canadian GAAP, company standards, and policies, while ensuring records meet audit requirements.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant reporting to the Director of Accounting to join their team in Toronto.

This role is ideal for a highly self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a strong interest in the Canadian real estate market. The successful candidate will think outside the box to find effective solutions, take a proactive approach, consider the bigger picture, and lead by example.

This individual will support a diverse portfolio of real estate projects and contribute to the company's ongoing accounting operations.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset.

Qualifications and Required Skills/Experience

• 1–2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including monthly bank reconciliations and accounts payable processing.
• Experience in the real estate industry is an asset, particularly in property or commercial accounting.
• Experience preparing HST returns is an asset.
• Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and functional areas of an organization.
• Collaborative team player with a strong interest in professional development, real estate, and contributing to broader business goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and prepare deposit slips for banking.
• Update bank accounts weekly across a high volume of companies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies.
• Process accounts payable for a high volume of companies.
• Track and reconcile lot discharges and house closings.
• Track, update, and reconcile loan balances against external statements.
• Set up, track, and reconcile letters of credit for various projects.
• Set up accounts receivable invoices in Newstar.
• Process internal and external cash call cheques.
• Process project-related back charges.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare HST returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with Canadian GAAP, company standards, and policies, while ensuring records meet audit requirements.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.