Job Description

Overview

Avison Young Investment Management\xe2\x80\x99s Accounting division is searching for a talented individual to join the team located in Toronto. As a Junior Accountant, you will become an integral part of our investment management accounting team and will be primarily assisting the Controller with a variety of accounting responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information in multi currencies for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for reporting to all stakeholders, adhering to strict reporting deadlines
• Review bank reconciliations for multiple assigned entities.
• Review property-level financials and communicate with property management accountants to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Provide support in managing cash requirements with cashflow forecasts
• Review payable invoices and issue payment of invoices; send out invoices for authorization of payment
• Support preparation of all government remittances (GST, HST, VAT) and ensure all filings are done by the due date
• Assist with Yardi implementation
• Support tax advisors for the preparation of Income Tax Returns including instalments, payments and recovery
• Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Assist with preparing annual audit files and audit requests with third party accounting management teams
• Provides general support to documentation and administration processes, such as monthly mailings, wire transfers and cheques, filing invoice copies and other relevant backup

Qualifications

• University degree in an accounting related field of study
• Working towards CPA designation with significant progress towards completion
• Minimum of one to two years with corporate real estate or investment management accounting experience is an asset
• Can work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and cope with changing priorities
• Good communication skills verbal and written (English) with the ability to collaborate and build relationships. German would be an asset, but not required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office with an emphasis on Excel
• Detail oriented and highly organized, able to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Multi-national experience, or exposure to accounting in a multi-currency environment a plus
• Experience in Yardi is an asset
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!

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