Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (20 Month Contract)

Description

• Ensure appropriate documentation, accounting and reporting of transactions are completed, which may involve understanding of complex legal structures, partnership agreements and setup in our ERP system;
• Train, mentor, and develop team members’ technical capabilities and soft skills, fostering growth in a collaborative environment;
• Take an active role in quarterly management reporting and year end audit processes by preparing assigned schedules;
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in intercompany, elimination and cross-currency transactions;
• Lead full-cycle accounting and reporting for multiple legal entities, including period-end reporting, preparation of annual ASPE financial statements and note disclosures;
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy;
• Review invoices, journal entries, reports, and charges prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy;
• Collaborate with legal, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, development and property accounting groups to ensure accuracy of accounting records and intercompany billings and receipts;
• Lead the preparation of documents for external audits, including responding to auditor inquiries and requests;
• Develop or assist in broader training programs for the accounting group;

Requirements

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and tasks in an efficient and effective manner;
• Experience with consolidation/elimination accounting considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, building strong relationships across the organization;
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to new processes, and can manage changing priorities;
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience at a large, complex organization;
• Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Experience with Yardi Voyager considered an asset;
• Professional accounting designation (CPA – CGA/CMA/CA) or successful completion of CPA program;
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and standards (ASPE), practices and consolidation procedures;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance