Job Description

Description :

Dream is looking for a Project Accountant

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream\xe2\x80\x99s Western Canada Accounting team is currently looking for a Project Accountant to take charge of the full accounting cycle and ad hoc projects for several of our diverse and exciting Western Canada development projects and investment properties.

Who are you?

There\xe2\x80\x99s a lot happening at Dream, and it\xe2\x80\x99s happening fast. Are you passionate, dedicated, and highly analytical? Do you love working with people? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.

Over the 2+ years you\xe2\x80\x99ve worked in real estate accounting you\xe2\x80\x99ve proven that you are not afraid to think outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results. You are proactive, leading by example rather than sitting back. You consider the bigger picture when focusing on new initiatives and you thrive on driving improvement and efficiency.

We want to bring on someone who is eager to learn, work hard, and have fun. In other words, we want you to fit in here. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help your team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role. There will be more, but we can discuss those in person.

• Prepare and process cash calls, assist in cash flow analysis, record and reconcile project capital to ensure sufficient project liquidity, and prepare bank reconciliations;
• Perform monthly calculations, reconciliations and recording of revenues, various fees, interest and commissions for each project;
• Record journal entries, maintain and reconcile general ledger, job cost and other JDE reports;
• Work with AP and project cost coordinators to ensure accurate and timely daily/weekly accounts payable processing for projects;
• Prepare monthly construction draw packages and assess costs incurred to budget;
• Maintain a working paper file for each project including support for GL balances and actual vs. budget analysis (training will be provided);
• Perform timely month-end close and ensure all pertinent transactions, including setting up monthly accruals, are recorded;
• Comply with internal controls at all times (training will be provided);
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to senior management and external business partners (training will be provided);
• Provide support to the audit and tax teams, respond to queries;
• Collaborate with the Finance and Debt teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project financials and cash flows;
• Assist in compliance reporting to lenders, government, partners (training will be provided); and
• Support team members and other departments as required.

What type of experience and skills do you have?

These are only some of the things we\xe2\x80\x99d like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of accounting experience; real estate industry experience is considered a strong asset.
• Completed or in-progress CPA designation, considered an asset.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with JD Edwards an asset.
• A self-starter. Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, plan ahead, commit and deliver within the set time frames. Ambition to learn and grow professionally.
• Strong skills in task-prioritization and multitasking. Being able to switch gears among various ongoing tasks, while understanding the priorities.
• Strong people skills. A team player with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization as well as with external parties such as vendors, auditors, and business partners.
• Strong communication skills. Demonstrated in written and verbal reports and meeting participation.

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited Corp. is a leading Canadian real estate company with approximately $24 billion of assets under management in Canada and Europe. We develop, manage, and invest in master-planned communities, income properties, and urban intensification. We proudly build communities from the ground up: from land development to buildings homes and condominiums, and from providing retail centres and driving renewable energy projects to managing assets across the country.

Our attitude and approach set us apart from our competitors. We are guided by our entrepreneurial spirit: we seize unconventional opportunities and try new things, approaching every project with passion and purpose.

We care about our employees. We want everyone to have a rewarding career and to work with people they like, so we provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events. We hire constant learners, so we make sure to provide them with engaging work and to encourage them to share their ideas that will help us shape the company.

Once you join us, it won\xe2\x80\x99t take long to figure out why your colleagues like it so much here.

This is your invitation to make a difference. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking forward to helping you grow.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process

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