Senior Client Accountant

Cushman & Wakefield; Canada; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate services firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Client Accountant responsible for providing full cycle accounting services for commercial properties. This includes preparing financial reports, managing client accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in finance or accounting and CPA designation, with at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range between $76,500 and $90,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant accounting work experience.
• Experience with Yardi or other real estate accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Provide full cycle accounting for Commercial Real Estate properties.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis of accounts and transactions.
• Support audit processes and prepare year-end audit working paper files.

Skills

Yardi

MS Excel

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication (Oral & Written)

Customer/Client Focus

Financial Management

Independent Judgment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Job Title

Senior Client Accountant

Job Description Summary

Senior Accountant role responsible for providing full cycle accounting services using appropriate and consistent accounting principles for Commercial Real Estate properties (retail, office and industrial). Responsible for the preparation of financial reports for properties, projects, or business units; preparation of analysis of transactions or financial information; assistance with budgeting, and general ledger maintenance. Responsible for the use of sound technical skills and solid judgment to provide leadership within the accounting team.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

• Perform Full Cycle Accounting include preparing financial reports and analysis of accounts and transactions.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries for accruals, payroll, mortgage, leasing fees, amortization, estimate of percentage rent earned if applicable etc., account reconciliations, and assist with cash management and AP.
• Review financial transactions and analyze reports based on an understanding of a client's operations and tenant leases (includes assessing the reasonability of accounting estimates of cost recoveries etc.)
• Review reports and analysis and make appropriate accounting adjustments to ensure accrual financial statements are complete and accurate.
• Prioritize and maintain responsibility for a high‑volume workload for multiple clients.
• Prepare year end audit working paper files and assist with audit queries.
• Support forecast and budget processes as directed by manager.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements.
• Prepare government remittances and filings such as HST returns and payments.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escalates appropriately.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
• Apply internal financial policies and procedures and escalates inconsistencies, issues and recommendations to the attention of management.
• Prepare and review fixed asset ledgers to ensure items are properly and consistently capitalized and amortized based on owner requirements.
• Calculate and record straight‑line rent as required.
• Provide support and guidance by coaching Accountants as required by management; lead team.
• Assist with onboarding of new assignments or take a lead role on projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Education/Experience/Training

• University degree in finance or accounting. CPA designation preferred.

Work Experience

• Requires a minimum of five years of relevant accounting work experience.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Experience with Yardi, or other real estate accounting software; Strong MS Excel; Proficiency.

Competencies

• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Oral & Written
• Customer/Client Focus
• Financial Management
• Independent Judgment
• Interpersonal

Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time and may differ slightly based on regional location.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $76,500.00 – $90,000.00.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier‑free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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