Staff Accountant

JLL; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate is seeking a Staff Accountant in Toronto. The role involves supporting the finance and accounting team with month-end close, financial reporting, and various finance functions. Ideal candidates have a background in Accounting or Finance, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

Supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment

Investment in cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Real estate industry experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial package.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CGA, CMA

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

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JLL is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Staff Accountant to provide reliable, timely, efficient support to our finance and accounting team in Toronto or Montreal. You will work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and be relied upon to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Accountants provide a wide variety of support services to the brokerage team and require being detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a team player attitude. There is flexibility to work from home most of the week and requires being in the office one day per week.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

1. Perform month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and account reconciliations to financial statement preparation.
2. Assist with preparation of monthly financial package to finalize reporting within the review timeframe.
3. Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and allocations.
4. Assist with budgets and forecasts as needed.
5. Assist with various functions within the finance department as assigned by the Finance Manager (e.g., tax support, audit support, expense analysis).
6. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CGA, CMA is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Real estate industry experience is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Positive, professional attitude and team-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive with initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Join an industry leader and shape the future of commercial real estate.
• Investment in cutting-edge technology.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan.
• Supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment for your growth and well-being.