Senior Accountant

MADISON HOMES HOLDINGS; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in York Region is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for full cycle accounting and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a CPA designation (or working towards it) and at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in real estate. Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills are necessary. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or working toward CPA is required for Senior level.
• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience in the real estate industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for various entities.
• Manage full cycle accounting and oversee vendor payments.
• Assist with year-end audit and external reporting.

Skills

CPA designation or working toward CPA

8+ years of accounting experience

Experience with commercial property management

Strong understanding of job costing

Proficiency in accounting software

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Tools

Caseware

QuickBooks

Newstar

Yardi

Job description

General Description

The Senior Accountant will report to the VP, Accounting and will support our diversified real‑estate portfolio, including commercial property management and residential development / construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, hands‑on experience in real estate and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities and projects
• Prepare annual working paper files for both commercial property management & residential development/construction
• Manage full‑cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with year‑end audit and external reporting requirements
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, including vendor payments and tenant billing
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, loan reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Track and report on development and construction costs, including budget vs. actual analysis
• Prepare and review GST/HST filings
• Assist with corporate tax working papers
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
• Other duties/projects as assigned from time to time.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• CPA designation or working toward CPA (required for Senior level; in progress for Intermediate)
• 8+ years of accounting experience (real estate industry experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with commercial property management and/or residential development/construction accounting
• Strong understanding of job costing, percentage‑of‑completion, and project accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Caseware, QuickBooks, Newstar, Yardi, or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling a plus)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible with a “can‑do” attitude – Team Player
• Support our company’s values: Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Trust.

Madison Group celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applications and make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.

Benefits

Salary $90,000 to $110,000

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