Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant (Woodstock, ON) - Construction Industry
Compensation Package: $80,000-$90,000 + discretionary bonus + 3 weeks’ vacation + benefits + 3% RSP match + onsite parking
About the job
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations, reporting, and accounting oversight of the company’s real estate development activities and related operating entities. This position is responsible for full-cycle accounting, development cost tracking, financial reporting, and supporting project-level financial analysis across multiple legal entities.
The Senior Accountant is a senior technical contributor who ensures accurate accounting treatment for land development, construction, and capital projects, while supporting month-end close, budgeting, lender reporting, and compliance requirements. This role is well-suited to an experienced accounting professional with strong development and project accounting experience who thrives in a growing, hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Perform full-cycle accounting responsibilities across development and operating entities, including general ledger, AP, AR, and month-end close activities. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments with supporting documentation. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE. Support consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial records across all projects and entities.
Real Estate Development & Project Accounting
Maintain detailed accounting records for land development, construction, and capital projects. Track and reconcile development costs by project, phase, and cost category. Support capitalization of development and construction costs in accordance with accounting standards and company policy. Assist in maintaining development proformas, budgets, and cost-to-complete analysis. Monitor project spending against approved budgets and flag variances or risks. Support accounting for project financing, including construction loans, interest capitalization, draws, and lender reporting. Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure reporting related to development activity.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Support the annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting process for development projects and operating entities. Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast. Assist with cash flow forecasting related to development activities and operating needs. Provide financial analysis to support project decision-making, cost control, and operational planning.
Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Support
Prepare and support statutory filings including HST, payroll remittances, WSIB, EHT, and other regulatory requirements. Assist with year-end audit preparation, including working papers, schedules, and auditor inquiries. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. Support coordination with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors as required.
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
Work within the company’s accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Viewpoint Vista, or similar), ensuring accurate and timely data entry. Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and enhanced reporting. Assist with system implementations, upgrades, or reporting enhancements related to development accounting. Support documentation of accounting procedures and development cost tracking processes.
Collaboration & Business Support
Partner closely with the Controller, development teams, operations, and external consultants. Provide clear and accurate financial information to non-finance stakeholders involved in development projects. Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests related to development and operations. Contribute to a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting under ASPE. Experience in real estate development, or project-based accounting is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with development cost tracking, capitalization, and project accounting. Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, analysis, and financial models. Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Clear communicator with the ability to work effectively with non-finance teams. High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
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About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com
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Senior Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Accountant (Woodstock, ON) - Construction Industry
Compensation Package: $80,000-$90,000 + discretionary bonus + 3 weeks’ vacation + benefits + 3% RSP match + onsite parking
About the job
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations, reporting, and accounting oversight of the company’s real estate development activities and related operating entities. This position is responsible for full-cycle accounting, development cost tracking, financial reporting, and supporting project-level financial analysis across multiple legal entities.
The Senior Accountant is a senior technical contributor who ensures accurate accounting treatment for land development, construction, and capital projects, while supporting month-end close, budgeting, lender reporting, and compliance requirements. This role is well-suited to an experienced accounting professional with strong development and project accounting experience who thrives in a growing, hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Perform full-cycle accounting responsibilities across development and operating entities, including general ledger, AP, AR, and month-end close activities. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments with supporting documentation. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE. Support consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial records across all projects and entities.
Real Estate Development & Project Accounting
Maintain detailed accounting records for land development, construction, and capital projects. Track and reconcile development costs by project, phase, and cost category. Support capitalization of development and construction costs in accordance with accounting standards and company policy. Assist in maintaining development proformas, budgets, and cost-to-complete analysis. Monitor project spending against approved budgets and flag variances or risks. Support accounting for project financing, including construction loans, interest capitalization, draws, and lender reporting. Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure reporting related to development activity.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Support the annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting process for development projects and operating entities. Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast. Assist with cash flow forecasting related to development activities and operating needs. Provide financial analysis to support project decision-making, cost control, and operational planning.
Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Support
Prepare and support statutory filings including HST, payroll remittances, WSIB, EHT, and other regulatory requirements. Assist with year-end audit preparation, including working papers, schedules, and auditor inquiries. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. Support coordination with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors as required.
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
Work within the company’s accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Viewpoint Vista, or similar), ensuring accurate and timely data entry. Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and enhanced reporting. Assist with system implementations, upgrades, or reporting enhancements related to development accounting. Support documentation of accounting procedures and development cost tracking processes.
Collaboration & Business Support
Partner closely with the Controller, development teams, operations, and external consultants. Provide clear and accurate financial information to non-finance stakeholders involved in development projects. Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests related to development and operations. Contribute to a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting under ASPE. Experience in real estate development, or project-based accounting is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with development cost tracking, capitalization, and project accounting. Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations, analysis, and financial models. Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Clear communicator with the ability to work effectively with non-finance teams. High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
Not the right fit? Search for Accountant jobs in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com