Our client, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is seeking a motivated and analytical Senior GL Accountant to join their team in downtown Toronto. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a strong potential for extension or permanent conversion. This role is perfect for a finance professional with a strong work ethic, an inquisitive mindset, and a background or keen interest in property accounting.
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Whether you are a seasoned Senior Accountant or an intermediate professional ready to take the next step in your career, our client is open to reviewing talent at various experience levels.
Advantages
•Foot in the Door: Gain invaluable experience with a prestigious, globally recognized brand in commercial real estate.
•Comprehensive Learning: Deepen your knowledge of property accounting, IFRS principles, and industry-standard software like Yardi.
Responsibilities
As part of the Controlling team, you will manage financial controls for commercial properties and ensure the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. Core duties include:
•Financial Reporting: Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and various other financial reports; evaluate accounting variances, forecasts, and budgets to make strategic recommendations.
•Month-End & Reconciliations: Create month-end journal entries, calculate monthly recoveries/management fees, and prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations (SOX package).
•Property Accounting: Calculate tenant billings, manage accounts receivables, and prepare year-end common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations.
•Taxation & Audit: Prepare monthly HST reports and actively participate in financial statement and CAM audits.
•Inquiry Management: Act as a key point of contact to answer questions regarding various accounting issues and financial reports related to commercial properties.
Qualifications
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
•Professional Designation: Active enrollment in the CPA program is considered a strong asset.
•Experience: Up to 3 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience within the real estate or property management sector is highly preferred.
•Technical Skills: In-depth proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook). Direct experience with Yardi software is a major asset.
•Core Competencies: Intermediate to advanced financial math skills; working knowledge of IFRS principles; ability to problem-solve and meet tight deadlines within standardized procedures.
•Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, a strong work ethic, a collaborative communication style, and a naturally inquisitive mindset.
Summary
If you are a driven accounting professional looking to elevate your career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Our client, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is seeking a motivated and analytical Senior GL Accountant to join their team in downtown Toronto. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a strong potential for extension or permanent conversion. This role is perfect for a finance professional with a strong work ethic, an inquisitive mindset, and a background or keen interest in property accounting.
Whether you are a seasoned Senior Accountant or an intermediate professional ready to take the next step in your career, our client is open to reviewing talent at various experience levels.
Advantages
•Foot in the Door: Gain invaluable experience with a prestigious, globally recognized brand in commercial real estate.
•Comprehensive Learning: Deepen your knowledge of property accounting, IFRS principles, and industry-standard software like Yardi.
Responsibilities
As part of the Controlling team, you will manage financial controls for commercial properties and ensure the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. Core duties include:
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•Financial Reporting: Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and various other financial reports; evaluate accounting variances, forecasts, and budgets to make strategic recommendations.
•Month-End & Reconciliations: Create month-end journal entries, calculate monthly recoveries/management fees, and prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations (SOX package).
•Property Accounting: Calculate tenant billings, manage accounts receivables, and prepare year-end common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations.
•Taxation & Audit: Prepare monthly HST reports and actively participate in financial statement and CAM audits.
•Inquiry Management: Act as a key point of contact to answer questions regarding various accounting issues and financial reports related to commercial properties.
Qualifications
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
•Professional Designation: Active enrollment in the CPA program is considered a strong asset.
•Experience: Up to 3 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience within the real estate or property management sector is highly preferred.
•Technical Skills: In-depth proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook). Direct experience with Yardi software is a major asset.
•Core Competencies: Intermediate to advanced financial math skills; working knowledge of IFRS principles; ability to problem-solve and meet tight deadlines within standardized procedures.
•Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, a strong work ethic, a collaborative communication style, and a naturally inquisitive mindset.
Summary
If you are a driven accounting professional looking to elevate your career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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