Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Do others describe you as highly organized and clear in your communication? Are you committed to doing what’s right, even when it requires challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy deepening your knowledge of the industry? Are you humble enough to admit mistakes and driven to learn from them? Do you take pride in delivering excellent work and appreciate celebrating success after achieving ambitious goals?

If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you. Highstreet is currently seeking a full-time Accountant to join the Development & Construction team at our head office in Kelowna, BC.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Highstreet is the largest developer, builder and operator of net-zero-ready homes in Canada and the only one offering double the standard warranty. We also manage our own growing portfolio of 1,400+ rental apartments with some of the highest customer service scores in any industry.

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us.

Help us achieve that vision.

CORE VALUES

Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do:

• Humility grants us insight from others

• Inquisitive & learning continuously

• Guided by always doing what is right

• Honest, open and timely communication

• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions

• Determined to persevere, get results and win together

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Controller, Development & Construction, this position is responsible for full cycle accounting. The day-to-day tasks would include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries and reconciliations of projects under development and in construction

• Assist in financial statement preparation, analysis and reports

• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data

• Assist with budget preparation process and updating monthly forecasts and prepare variance analysis

• Participate in identifying and preventing discrepancies, and ensuring integrity of the GL

• File all returns (GST, etc.) on a timely basis.

• Process period end, including journal entries and bank reconciliations

• Assist in year-end review engagements

• Assist in continuous improvement activities, from idea generation to implementation

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to identifying with Highstreet’s values, the candidate should also:

• Be willing to work in office with the Accounting team

• have a positive and outgoing attitude and work well with others

• be a team player, self-motivated, efficient and reliable

• be highly organized and enjoy managing multiple tasks and responsibilities with competing priorities.

Required experience/qualifications:

• Minimum 3-4 years previous accounting experience

• Accounting related diploma or degree

• Experience in construction considered an asset

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis

• Ability to explain financial concepts to those without a financial background

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office 365 and advanced knowledge of Excel

• Experience with Acumatica considered a strong asset

• Adaptability in the face of change and willingness to learn

• Overtime may be required periodically

Additional requirements:

• Satisfactory criminal and credit record check.

Compensation Package:

Annual Salary: $70,000-$90,000 dependent on experience

The posted salary range reflects our target base salary for this role. Most successful candidates are offered salaries near the midpoint of the range, based on their experience and qualifications.

Annual Bonus: Highstreet pays an annual bonus based on company performance. A typical bonus for an Accountant is approximately 14% of annual salary. Determined annually, the bonus could be more or less depending on performance results.

Investment Opportunity: Highstreet encourages all employees to share in our success by offering the opportunity to invest in the projects we build and operate. To encourage employee investment, Highstreet matches employee investment at 50%, up to 20% of annual salary (i.e. for every $1 invested by the employee, Highstreet invests $0.50 on the employee's behalf). The investments are TFSA and RRSP eligible.