Senior Trust Fund Accountant

The McAteer Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Mental health support

Designations assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

The McAteer Group is seeking a Senior Trust Fund Accountant to manage a portfolio of trust fund clients from our Markham, Ontario office. The role includes preparing journals, financial statements, reconciliations, and audits support, with responsibilities across cash flow, investments, and client inquiries.

You will work with junior staff, own client portfolios, and ensure timely reporting. CPA studies are an asset; relocation to the North York office is planned in the fall, after which you

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial statement prep and investment management.
• College or university diploma in business administration with accounting focus.
• CPA student or qualification is an asset.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Co-operative team player with strong math and accounting knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Accpac/Sage is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals and maintain up-to-date GL transactions.
• Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare government remittances.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare bank transfers for surplus funds.
• Reconcile investment accounts with statements from custodian/investment managers and handle investment transfers between custodian, investment managers, and the bank account of the trust fund clients.
• Prepare cash flow, investment, and other reports as required by clients.
• Prepare working papers and assist during annual audits.
• Evaluate and handle client-related inquiries.
• Handle day‑to‑day accounting duties for the clients.
• Analyze and provide feedback on financial aspects of clients.
• Review work from and give assistance to junior staff.
• Take ownership of assigned clients.
• Keep manager and others apprised of issues, status of clients, and their reporting.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Math skills

Team player

Education

College or university diploma in business administration with accounting

CPA student or qualification is an asset

Tools

Accpac/Sage

Job description

Senior Trust Fund Accountant

The Senior Trust Fund Accountant manages a book of trust fund clients. This role is based in McAteer’s Markham, Ontario office at 45 McIntosh Drive, Markham, ON. The office is expected to relocate to 2255 Sheppard Ave E Ste 202, North York in the fall. Upon transition the successful candidate will work from the new location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals and maintain up-to-date GL transactions.
• Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare government remittances.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare bank transfers for surplus funds.
• Reconcile investment accounts with statements from custodian/investment managers and handle investment transfers between custodian, investment managers, and the bank account of the trust fund clients.
• Prepare cash flow, investment, and other reports as required by clients.
• Prepare working papers and assist during annual audits.
• Evaluate and handle client-related inquiries.
• Handle day‑to‑day accounting duties for the clients.
• Analyze and provide feedback on financial aspects of clients.
• Review work from and give assistance to junior staff.
• Take ownership of assigned clients.
• Keep manager and others apprised of issues, status of clients, and their reporting.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in full‑cycle accounting, financial statement preparation and investment management.
• College or university diploma in business administration with a focus on accounting.
• CPA student or qualification is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office with intermediate to advanced MS Excel.
• Co‑operative team player with strong math skills and accounting knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with Accpac/Sage is an asset.

Benefits

• Learn by working alongside our experts.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• A suite of health and wellness offerings.
• Mental health programs and support for you and your family.
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations.
• Competitive compensation.

Salary

Base salary for this position is between $68,000 and $72,000 annually. Variable compensation components such as annual bonus or commission are not included in this figure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

People Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment and ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and clients.