Senior GL Accountant

Toronto, Ontario, Canada  |  Contract | Onsite
Hourly Rate: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour T4
Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 
Assignment Duration: 6 months

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

 

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $38.00 to $40.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy that is currently available to be filled.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.