Senior Accountant

Carrington Communities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health & dental

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

RRSP program matching

Paid training and development

Job summary

The Carrington Group of Companies, based in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support analysis, reporting, and reconciliations across multiple business units. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with the Corporate Controller - Rentals.

Qualified candidates will have a post-secondary accounting credential, 5+ years of accounting experience, and hands-on knowledge of property management and Yardi Voyageur.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience in a medium to large organization.
• Experience in property management and working knowledge of Yardi Voyageur is required.
• Experience with financial analysis and budgets required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Must express initiative, good judgment and foster a positive work atmosphere.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent and accurate general ledgers for all business units.
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.
• Responsibility for full cycle accounting including month end close processes.
• Calculate and file GST returns for various companies including GST self-assessment and rebate claims.
• Assist with the budgeting process and comparing actual financial results against budgets.
• Investigate financial variances and potential financial operational issues.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages with supporting documentation for Executives.
• Assist with the preparation of various financial reports to meet the compliance requirements of our lenders and other federal or provincial regulatory bodies.
• Other projects and duties within the finance department as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Initiative & judgment

Education

Post-secondary accounting/finance diploma or degree

Professional Accounting designation asset

Tools

Yardi Voyageur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Carrington Group of Companies – Edmonton, AB

The Carrington Group has over 50 years’ experience in real estate development with operations in single family, multi family, rental, infill development and land development operations. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller - Rentals, the Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the preparation of analysis and reporting of financial information, along with assisting with reconciliations, and dealing with regulatory and compliance matters.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage
• Company matched RRSP program
• Paid training and development programs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent and accurate general ledgers for all business units
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis
• Responsibility for full cycle accounting including month end close processes
• Calculate and file GST returns for various companies including GST self-assessment and rebate claims
• Assist with the budgeting process and comparing actual financial results against budgets
• Investigate financial variances and potential financial operational issues
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages with supporting documentation for Executives
• Assist with the preparation of various financial reports to meet the compliance requirements of our lenders and other federal or provincial regulatory bodies
• Other projects and duties within the finance department as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
• Professional Accounting Designation would be considered an asset
• Minimum five (5) years’ of accounting experience in a medium to large organization required
• Experience in property management and working knowledge of Yardi Voyageur is required
• Experience with financial analysis and budgets required
• Ability to identify areas of improvement within financial practices to create standardized policies and procedures required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel experience required
• Must express initiative, good judgment and foster a positive work atmosphere.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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