Job Description

Are you a self-driven and organized accounting professional? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? Are you looking for growth in a working environment where you\'ll be surrounded by a supportive team? If this sounds like you, then please review this job description and apply if you meet the qualifications.

This permanent Property Accountant/Bookkeeper role is located in the Burlington, Ontario and is fully on-site. To be successful in this role, you have a keen interest in the real estate industry and preferably come with experience. You enjoy working with a small team and not afraid to roll up your sleeves. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will be responsible for the full cycle accounting responsibilities for various entities.

Responsibilities

• Continuous maintenance and monitoring of ledgers, trial balances and accounts
• Daily bookkeeping and reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany balances, A/P, A/R, credit cards, expense reports, and investment accounts
• Prepare weekly cheque run packages with full support
• Process remote cheque deposits and bank deposits
• Analyze and record real estate acquisition, disposal, and refinancing journal entries
• Prepare and file monthly HST reports
• Prepare monthly tenant billings and year end reconciliations
• Liaison and communicate with tenants on various matters including collections, property maintenance and lease inquiries
• Coordinate and schedule property maintenance with contractors
• Support the development and construction team with ad-hoc reports and information requests
• Assist in budget and forecast preparation
• Generate all records and working papers for year-end filings and financial statements
• Assist in corporate tax return preparation and other property tax filings
• Provide office administration support
• Additional duties as assigned

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
• Advanced user of Quickbooks, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in the real estate industry, specifically, with joint ventures, property management and property development, desirable
• Must have willingness to learn and excellent organizational skills
• Must have great attention to detail and time management skills
• Must be flexible and adapt to the needs of the Company as required
• Minimum 3 years of experience of full cycle accounting

Robert Half