Job Description

Position:

Accountant

Reports to:

Controller

Location:

Toronto

Type:

Full-Time - Contract

Company:

Bridgemarq Real Estate Services

Position Summary

The Accountant, Franchise Accounting, is responsible for performing and maintaining accurate financial records related to franchise operations, assets, liabilities, leases, and expenses. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, supports treasury and accounts payable processes, and contributes to timely financial reporting and analysis. Working closely with the Controller and other departments, the Accountant helps ensure sound financial controls, efficient operations, and reliable information for decision-making.

Key ResponsibilitiesAssets & Liabilities

Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. Maintain and review liability accounts, including accruals, to ensure completeness and integrity of reporting. Manage and reconcile asset accounts, ensuring accurate valuation and compliance with IFRS. Assist with quarterly and annual audits by preparing working papers and responding to auditor inquiries. Support income tax and other financial reporting requirements as needed.

Operational Accounting Support

Process and review accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper coding. Support treasury activities by preparing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash flow as required. Assist in managing and improving the expense management and accounts payable systems. Perform monthly variance analysis for franchise operations, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support budget and forecast preparation. Reconcile and account for inventory transactions related to RedMarket, ensuring accurate reporting. Prepare and send mortgage referrals and related accounting entries for franchise brokerages. Review franchise event financials and ensure timely and accurate entries.

Leases

Prepare and maintain lease accounting schedules, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities. Ensure proper classification between current and long-term portions of leases. Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards for leases.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Assist in establishing, documenting, and monitoring internal control procedures. Identify process gaps or control weaknesses and recommend improvements. Participate in ongoing system or process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Education & Experience

CPA designation (or in final stages of completion) preferred Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a public company environment.
At Bridgemarq Real Estate Services we are committed to attracting, hiring and promoting people based on their skills and abilities to do a job. We support equality of opportunity and culture diversity and are focused on hiring and retaining employees regardless of disability, age, ancestry, color, race citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex and sexual orientation. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request during the recruitment process

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events On-site gym On-site parking Work from home
Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON