Property Accountant

Verve Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living is seeking a detail-oriented senior accountant to manage the full monthly accounting cycle for one long-term care residence and related facilities. You will handle GL, reconciliations, payroll, AP and AR, and contribute to month-end close with accuracy.

You will prepare monthly financial statements, assist with regulatory reporting, and support the controller in audits. Strong Excel skills and English communication are essential; experience with Sage 300 and multi-entity

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting. CPA designation pursued.
• 2–3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting systems.
• Effective written and spoken English communication.
• Experience with Ministry of Health LTC reporting and retirement living is an asset.
• Experience with Sage 300 and working with multiple entities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full monthly accounting cycle for residences including GL, reconciliations, AP, AR, fixed assets and payroll.
• Prepare journal entries for day-to-day and month-end transactions.
• Produce monthly financial statements, working papers, consolidation and reports.
• Assist Controller with Ministry of Health LTC reporting and related compliance.
• Review, analyze, and resolve monthly variances; prepare variance reports.
• Ensure GAAP compliance; prepare year-end audit packages and regulatory returns.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Deadline driven

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA in progress

Tools

Sage 300

Excel

Job description

At Verve Senior Living, we’re driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the older adults we serve. Our teams bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, and it shows in our culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have received Canada's Best Managed Award in 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 reflecting our dedication to service, leadership, and care. What truly sets us apart are the people who choose to build their careers here. Whether you're supporting our residences or contributing within our corporate community, your work plays an important role in helping seniors live longer, better and you’ll be supported by a team that believes in growing together, celebrating success, and having fun along the way. If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact, and where you can thrive personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you!

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Controller, this role is responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle for one long-term care residence and other allocated retirement residences including balance sheet reconciliations, entity financial and management reports, group consolidation, tax remittances, ministry reporting and other government compliance.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidate must hold a university degree in accounting and be working towards CPA designation.
• Be detailed-oriented and a team player with, at least, two to three years of progressive accounting experience.
• Have a positive “can do” attitude with a proven track record for meeting/exceeding deadlines and produce accurate work.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting systems.
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, in the English language.
• Be self-motivated, possess strong organizational and analytical skills and have the desire to learn.
• Understanding of the Ministry of Health Long-Term Care reporting, Retirement Residences Regulations and experience with retirement living is an asset.
• Experience with Sage 300 and working with multiple entities is an asset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, balance sheet account reconciliations which includes, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and payroll for residences including one long-term care residence.
• Prepares journal entries for both day-to-day and month-end transactions.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements, working papers, consolidation and financial reports.
• Works with Controller to prepare/assist in preparation of Ministry of Health long-term care reporting (MIS, ARR and others as required).
• Reviews financial information, analyzes and processes that information, and takes the appropriate action if necessary.
• Analyzes, investigates, and resolves monthly variances.
• Prepares monthly variances report on significant matters to the operations team and/or controller.
• Responsible for remittance of payroll related amounts, including Workers Compensation and EHT.
• Tracks capital expenditure against capital budgets and ensures proper categorization and depreciation of assets.
• Advises and provides finance support to the residences as required.
• Liaises with resident GM’s to research and resolve residences inquiries.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP.
• Prepares year-end audit packages.
• Ensure that all regulatory and government returns, and reporting (GST/HST, annual returns) are filed on time.
• Works independently and with minimum supervision.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training and education.
• Performs other related tasks as delegated by the Controller.
• Some GTA travel required.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

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