Senior Accountant

About the Company

Our client is a construction and real estate company. They are looking for a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting across a group of entities. The role supports financial accounting, management reporting, treasury activities, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives within a multi-entity structure. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a hands-on environment with broad exposure. 

Why Work Here

• Exposure to a role with a broad scope of responsibilities that includes financial accounting, management reporting, treasury activities, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives 

• Close interaction with senior leadership including Controller, CFO, and Tax Director 

• Stable, long-term role with succession planning and team growth 
   

About the Opportunity 

Financial Accounting 

• Perform full-cycle accounting for a group of companies within the Yardi system, including: 

• Ensuring timely and accurate recording of daily financial transactions supported by detailed reconciliations and appropriate documentation 

• Processing and reviewing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable 

• Preparing journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining the general ledger 

• Reconciling and posting investment transactions based on broker reports 

• Prepare year-end working papers, post year-end adjustments, and draft financial statements with accompanying notes 

• Assist the Controller and CFO in preparing management reporting packages, including consolidating and analyzing financial data from operating and investment activities 

Tax and Legal Compliance 

• Prepare and file GST/HST returns, ensuring timely submission and remittance 

• Prepare corporate tax returns and assist the Tax Director with other tax compliance filings and elections as required 

• Support the Controller in tracking income tax provisions and instalment payments 

• Prepare payroll-related remittances and filings, including payroll tax, EHT, WSIB, and union dues 

• Assist the Tax Director with legal documentation, including preparation of resolutions and maintaining records  

Treasury 

• Support treasury activities including monitoring cash balances, processing treasury transactions, and maintaining related documentation 

• Manage relationships with commercial banking partners and coordinate bank account administration, including opening, closing, and restructuring accounts related to corporate changes 

• Maintain the internal user access matrix for banking and financial systems 

• Assist the Controller in developing and improving cash flow reporting within the accounting system 

Ad-Hoc Projects and Process Improvement 

• Support the Controller on ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects 

• Utilize accounting systems and advanced Excel tools for reporting, analysis, and data management 

• Continuously evaluate and enhance financial reporting processes, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy 

About You 

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting roles 

• CPA designation or working towards CPA preferred 

• Experience with Yardi Voyager and TaxPrep T2 is a strong asset 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis) 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities 

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment 

Salary Range 

$100,000 - $110,000/year 

How to Apply 

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. 

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