About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior GL Accountant to support accounting activities related to maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger. This role focuses on financial controls for commercial real estate portfolios and preparing financial reports for management and stakeholders.

This position sits within the Controlling/Finance function, responsible for overseeing property-level financial controls and reporting. Depending on the candidate’s experience level, our client may also consider candidates for a non-senior accountant level.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to questions regarding accounting issues and financial reports related to commercial properties.

• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.

• Analyze accounting variances, reports, and records; provide recommendations related to cash reserves, assets, and expenditures, including variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Maintain, record, and reconcile billings and accounts receivable.

• Prepare month-end journal entries, calculate monthly recoveries and management fees.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and post adjustments to the general ledger, including bank reconciliations (SOX package).

• Demonstrate knowledge of IFRS principles, with limited practical experience applying them.

• Prepare tenant billings and year-end reconciliations.

• Support financial statement audits and CAM statement audits.

• Prepare monthly HST reports.

• Work within standardized accounting procedures to meet objectives and tight deadlines.

• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders, sharing information and verifying understanding when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred, with up to 3 years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Yardi experience is considered an asset.

• Solid mathematical and financial calculation skills, including percentages and other financial metrics.

• Ability to follow established procedures to resolve standard accounting issues under tight deadlines.

• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and make sound judgments.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and inquisitive mindset.

• CPA program enrollment is an asset.

Interview Process

• 1–2 in-person interviews