Junior Accountant

Location

Head Office

Overview

Reporting to the Manager and/or indirectly to the Controller, the Junior Accountant is responsible for the accounting for various entities. This includes preparing journal entries, monthly construction draw reconciliations, variance analysis, year-end audit inquiries, and assisting with the preparation of quarterly investor financial reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed preparation of monthly construction draws for lenders and reconciliation of funds received
• Document the current processes and procedures of development finance for the Canadian and UK business lines
• Assist in automating certain processes and procedures
• Assist in preparing requested purchase orders, change orders, invoice processing and budget revisions, as required
• Work with the development and construction managers to understand their budgets and ensure the accuracy of their purchase order requests
• Prepare and analyze variance analysis on project's budgeted costs to actual costs
• Assist in preparing the information for the quarterly investor reporting
• Other tasks assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller, as required

Requirements

• Working toward a University degree in accounting or finance
• Working toward a CPA designation
• Understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• At least one co-op/summer work term of experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills