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Intermediate Accountant

York Group1 day ago
Edmonton, AB
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

About York

At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters:our clients.

While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute - no excuses, no shortcuts.

This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment - we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.

This is how we work. This is how we win.

Position Summary

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with the preparation of financial statements and analysis. The Intermediate Accountant plays an important role in month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting, while collaborating closely with senior accounting team members and contributing to the ongoing improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform G/L reconciliations, including tracking, clearing, and reconciling liability accounts and balance sheet accounts

  • Maintain balance sheets and assist with intercompany reconciliations and transfers

  • Prepare bank and corporate card reconciliations along with related entries

  • Prepare and post general ledger entries, including accruals and adjustments

  • Conduct financial analysis and investigate account variances to support accurate reporting.

  • Prepare and organize month-end working papers and supporting schedules.

  • Assist with the preparation of year-end working papers and supporting documentation. Prepare comparative income statements, financial reports, and budgets

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)

  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering data and supporting analysis

  • Perform account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and equity-related accounts

  • Support accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing and follow-up of receivables

  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure entries are accurately recorded and reconciled

  • Assist with the preparation of tax filings and support compliance with local, provincial, and federal tax regulations

  • Prepare audit documentation and support interactions with external auditors during audits

  • Collaborate with senior accounting staff and provide support to junior team members as needed

  • Other ad hoc tasks as assigned

What you bring to York

  • Education with a diploma or degree majoring in accounting

  • Minimum 3+ years relevant experience

  • Previous experience working in property management preferred

  • Previous experience in a similar role preferred

  • Advanced user with high proficiency using Microsoft Excel.

  • Experience using Yardi preferred

  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups

  • Ability to remain objective and maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries

  • Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail

  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

Core Competencies

  • Microsoft Excel Skills

  • Systematic

  • Detail-Orientation

  • Problem Solving

  • Leadership

Assumed Competencies

  • Inquisitive / Curious

  • Interpersonal Skills

About York Group

1001-5000

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