Senior Financial Accountant

Hove Street Properties; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property management sector seeks a Senior Accountant in Toronto. The candidate will handle financial reporting, prepare tax returns, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal applicants hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Dental / Vision / Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Competitive matched retirement savings program – RRSP

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting focus on general ledger maintenance.
• Experience with portfolios, preferably in real estate.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, financial statements, and tax returns.
• Coordinate audits ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Liaise with property managers to optimize operating efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, financial statements, tax returns, and coordinating audits while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. They will liaise with property managers, asset managers, and investment partners to optimize operating efficiencies, support business transactions, and provide training to junior staff.

This person will be based in our Toronto office.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Dental / Vision / Medical benefits
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Competitive matched retirement savings program – RRSP (Canada)
• Be part of a long-standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

• Preparing journal entries, accrual entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet items reconciliations, and overall general ledger maintenance for a portfolio of 30 entities
• Reviewing and picking up financial results prepared by subsidiaries
• Preparing, reviewing, and ensuring the monthly, quarterly and annual operational and reporting deliverables comply; including but not limited to, balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and notes to financial statements
• Supporting the annual audit / review process, including effective communication with the audit teams, and coordination of requirements within the internal and external accounting and property management teams
• Supporting and reviewing year-end recovery chargebacks (CAM Recoveries) and annual budgets prepared by property management teams
• Participating in monthly calls with the property managers to review financial results
• Preparing and / or reviewing Canadian tax returns and tax forms, such as T2, T5, Form
• Assisting with preparing year-end tax working papers
• Ensuring Canadian tax payments are arranged timely (corporate tax, partnership tax, and commodity tax)
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including property managers, asset managers, and investment partners, to ensure operating efficiencies and build a positive relationship

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on general ledger maintenance and financial reporting.
• Experience working with a portfolio of entities, particularly in real estate or property management sectors (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create complex financial models and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Financial Accountant • Greater Toronto Area, Canada