Job Description

Senior Project Accountant

Harbinger Network has partnered with a large well-known Group with a fully diversified portfolio of land development, residential and commercial building and property management. They are looking to add a Senior Project Accountant to their growing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant coming a real estate company with operational experience in real estate development industry to continue to enhance their career in a stable and enjoyable working environment.

The Project Accountant will play a key role in providing reliable, timely, and efficient support and reporting for pre-development, construction, and closing projects for cost consultants, internal and external partners. Reporting to the head of finance, this role entails preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements, and will assist in budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining full cycle accounting for development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounting cycle for multiple development projects
• Process monthly calculations, reconciliations and recording of revenues, management fees, and interest for each project
• Perform timely month-end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including setting up monthly accruals and properly document journal entries
• Prepare monthly construction draws and co-ordinate with cost consultants
• Maintain ongoing analysis of project budgets on a pro forma basis from joint venture partners
• Process monthly property financials (i.e. invoice coding, purchase orders, project details and variance analysis) as needed
• Perform regular bank and trust deposit reconciliations
• Set up project budgets, change orders and estimate in the accounting system, as well as implement control and maintenance activities
• Prepare and process cash calls, record and reconcile project distributions/ contributions.
• Assist in cash flow reconciliations and analysis
• Prepare internal and external partner reporting for each project including support for GL balances
• Assist in monthly compliance reporting to lenders, government, and partners
• Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (IFRS and ASPE), internal audit and client accounting services and internal review standards

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education (Accounting or Finance or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within a real estate company
• CPA designation is an asset; Supervisory experience a plus
• Advanced accounting and analytical skills
• Experience working with project management, as well as on development and analysis of cost standards. Estate accounting software a plus (JDE, NEWSTAR, YARDI)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with real .
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly driven, committed, organized and flexible with the ability to meet challenging deadlines and multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• System conversion experience a plus

Contact Harbinger Network:

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Senior Project Accountant in confidence, please your resume to:

Daniel Wilson
Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 127
Contact email address:

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit: or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs

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