Senior Project Accountant

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CA $95,000.00/yr - CA$/yr

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Our client manages one of the largest and most valuable real estate portfolios. They are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join their team!

• Flexible and close-knit culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Strong leadership team with supportive manager and robust team

• Review and post accounts payable.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the job cost ledger and coding of construction and development costs, and adherence to internal controls and procurement.
• Review construction draw requests by ensuring compliance with draw procedures and internal controls. Coordinate with the vendor and third-party consultant/engineer for discrepancies and resolution. Closely monitor draw payment and HB release status.
• Prepare Development Cost Recovery schedules for shared cost recovery projects.
• Monitor and review all funding agreements. Prepare and process funding calls.
• Coordinate with various teams within Development, Construction, Property and Leasing Departments to obtain accurate project related information to support budget preparation.
• Prepare monthly in-depth B/S account analysis, F/S variance reports and recovery analysis. Assist with the preparation and analysis of project budget variances.
• Assist with year-end audit process, prepare annual MD&A and financial statements and liaise with auditors.
• Support the Controller and the Manager in preparing monthly CEO briefing material, quarterly Board Reports and annual report due to city. Liaise with city divisions to investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules for annual budget, and quarterly forecast as required.
• Prepare quarterly cash flow analysis.
• Assist with project acquisition and disposition calculations and analysis.
• Work closely with all members of the accounting team to provide necessary reports to other departments and stakeholders.
• Provide support for special projects as assigned.
• Develops and maintains effective and positive working relationships with various City departments and agencies as well as external contacts, service providers, financial institutions, professional organizations, and clients

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Real Estate / Construction industry in a progressively responsible position
• Education:
  
  University degree and CPA designation (an asset)
• Knowledge of IFRS; PSAB knowledge is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of Yardi would be highly preferred
• Superior attention to detail, excellent organizational and co-ordination skills with the ability to effectively manage time and priorities, and multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, research, analytical, problem solving, critical thinking
• Self-motivator & Self-starter, roll-up sleeves attitude, eager to learn, flexible, valuable team-player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, research/analyze available resources, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Technical accounting background from a real estate perspective is a strong advantage, knowledge with construction draws and job costing

$95,000 - $105,000/year

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

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• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

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