Senior Client Accountant

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial real estate firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Client Accountant responsible for full cycle accounting services for various properties. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant accounting experience and a strong understanding of financial management. The position offers a salary range of $76,500 - $90,000 and requires proficiency in Yardi and MS Excel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide full cycle accounting services for properties.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis of accounts.
• Support budget processes and maintain general ledger.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Communication – Oral & Written

Customer/Client Focus

Financial Management

Independent Judgment

Interpersonal

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Yardi

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Client Accountant

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.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform Full Cycle Accounting include preparing financial reports and analysis of accounts and transactions.
• Prepare adjustingÂjournal entriesÂfor 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 clientâ™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 HST returns and payments.
• Research, analyze and effectively communicate complex accounting issues and escape appropriately.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner.
• Apply internal financial policies and procedures and escape 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 â“ Experience with Yardi, or other real estate accounting software,; Strong MS Excel; Proficiency

Competencies

• Analytical
• ÂÂÂAttention to Detail
• ÂÂÂCommunication â“ Oral & Written
• ÂÂÂCustomer/Client Focus
• ÂÂÂFinancial Management
• ÂÂÂIndependent Judgment
• ÂÂÂInterpersonal

Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within 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 candidateâ™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. Cushman & Wakefield sâ™engage à respecter lâ™Ã©quité en matière dâ™emploi. Notre objectif est dâ™offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt dâ™obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir lâ™offre dâ™emploi dans un autre format ou dâ™accéder à toute autre mesure dâ™adaptation au cours du processus dâ™embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [e-mail]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous. INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ