Accountant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• or equivalent experience
• Accounting
• Finance, general

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Real estate

Work setting

• Investment firm
• Real estate company
• Accounting firm
• Financial services industry
• Head office
• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Project cash flow and financing requirements
• Process banking transactions
• Prepare monthly statements
• Manage accounts payable
• Maintain financial records
• Internal audit
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Receive and issue payments
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Develop performance standards
• Assist with record management

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Office
• Data analysis software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Yardi system

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Residential real estate
• Industrial real estate
• Commercial real estate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive
• Integrity
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer