Senior Accountant - Development

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in luxury resort and real estate development is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its dynamic Finance team in Calgary. This full-time role involves maintaining financial records, supporting reporting, and providing analytical insights. Ideal candidates will have project accounting knowledge and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Extended health

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Employee perks

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant post-designation experience.
• Strong project accounting experience in real estate or construction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and support monthly reporting.
• Execute monthly close processes for timely reporting.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to operational leaders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage Construction

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant - Development
Location: Calgary, AB (Head Office)
Industry: Resort Operations | Real Estate Development | Hospitality
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + Benefits & RRSP ++

Overview
An established and growing organization in the luxury resort and real estate development space is seeking a SeniorAccountant to join its dynamic Finance team. This full-time, Calgary-based role will support a multi-entity operation focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and high-end real estate projects. The successful candidate will bring strong project accounting knowledge, analytical acumen, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountantwill be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, conducting reconciliations, and providing analytical insights to aid decision-making. This role plays a key part in financial planning, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives across resort operations and real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Execute monthly close processes to support timely internal and external reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements for various business units
• Provide insightful financial analysis and key performance indicators to operational leaders
• Support project-specific reporting related to ongoing real estate developments

• Perform account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring data integrity
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate ledger and sub-ledger information

• Collaborate with internal teams to assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Contribute to cash flow projections and variance analyses

• Identify and implement enhancements to streamline financial reporting and operational workflows
• Assist in the rollout and optimization of financial systems and tools

• Work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and development teams to gather and interpret financial data
• Act as a financial resource for internal stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation (or close to completion) with 3–5 years of relevant post-designation experience.
• Strong project accounting experience, ideally within real estate or construction
• Proficient in Sage Intacct and Sage Construction (or similar financial systems)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. YouMUSThave an exceptional command of the English language – reading, writing and speaking. This position will have you in regular communication with other team members, management, other internal and external staff including.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why Join This Team?

• Opportunity to contribute to a world-class hospitality and real estate portfolio
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including extended health, life insurance, RRSP matching, and employee perks
• A culture rooted in excellence, collaboration, and service beyond expectations

Looking to interview and hire immediately.

JOB ID #16666296

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