Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial statements and oversee full-cycle accounting in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a CPA designation and have over 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in the real estate sector. Strong skills in job costing, advanced Excel, and analytical abilities are essential. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000 and supports an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage full-cycle accounting and journal entries.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Experience in real estate

Account reconciliation

Financial statement preparation

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

Excel

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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