Junior Accountant

Job summary

Maintain accounting operations across a portfolio of real estate projects, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, receivables, cash calls, loan and intercompany reconciliations, and journal entries. Prepare HST returns and maintain accurate, timely records in accordance with Canadian GAAP and audit requirements, while assisting with special projects.

Job details

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant reporting to the Director of Accounting to join their team in Toronto. This role is ideal for a highly self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a strong interest in the Canadian real estate market. The successful candidate will think outside the box to find effective solutions, take a proactive approach, consider the bigger picture, and lead by example. This individual will support a diverse portfolio of real estate projects and contribute to the company's ongoing accounting operations. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting. CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset. Qualifications and Required Skills/Experience 1–2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including monthly bank reconciliations and accounts payable processing. Experience in the real estate industry is an asset, particularly in property or commercial accounting. Experience preparing HST returns is an asset. Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and functional areas of an organization. Collaborative team player with a strong interest in professional development, real estate, and contributing to broader business goals in a fast-paced environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Key Responsibilities Collect, record, and prepare deposit slips for banking. Update bank accounts weekly across a high volume of companies. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies. Process accounts payable for a high volume of companies. Track and reconcile lot discharges and house closings. Track, update, and reconcile loan balances against external statements. Set up, track, and reconcile letters of credit for various projects. Set up accounts receivable invoices in Newstar. Process internal and external cash call cheques. Process project-related back charges. Reconcile intercompany accounts. Prepare and post journal entries. Prepare HST returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with Canadian GAAP, company standards, and policies, while ensuring records meet audit requirements. Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What you’ll do

Maintain accounting operations across a portfolio of real estate projects, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, receivables, cash calls, loan and intercompany reconciliations, and journal entries. Prepare HST returns and maintain accurate, timely records in accordance with Canadian GAAP and audit requirements, while assisting with special projects.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting is required, along with 1–2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience; CPA designation or progress toward one is an asset. Candidates should have strong organizational, time-management, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, advanced Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency, and an interest in real estate; real estate accounting and HST return experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Real Estate Accounting
• HST Returns
• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Journal Entries
• Intercompany Reconciliation
• Cash Flow Processing
• Canadian GAAP

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Administrative

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