Accounts Payable Specialist

Toronto, ON

Our Client:

Our client is a fully diversified private property development company that has been carrying out land development, construction, and property management in Canada and the United States for more than 50 years. They are one of Toronto's most experienced and innovative real estate development companies and have earned a reputation for award-winning construction quality, beautiful designs, and efficient living spaces.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. You will be responsible for ensuring all invoices are accurately processed in a timely manner, and that vendors are paid on time. You will also be the point of contact for vendors and other departments within the company to ensure that payments are resolved in a timely manner.

What you will achieve in this role:

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, expense reports, manual and emergency check requests, wires etc.
• Process daily and weekly A/P for multiple sites and vendors ensuring all deadlines are met in high volume environment.
• Assist site team, clients, and vendors with A/P issues or questions as they arise.
• Ensure appropriate approval prior to processing, including matching of Purchase Orders and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements for missing invoices and resolution of aged items.
• Communicating with suppliers to discuss invoices and resolve issues.
• Process cheques and electronic payments, including coordinating release of funds with Treasury and distributing payments.
• Banking duties, deposits, and administrative duties as required.
• Ad-hoc projects where applicable.

What you must bring to this role:

• 2 years experience in accounts payable
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience using Yardi or similar ERP systems
• Experience in the construction/real-estate development industry preferred
• Familiar with construction liens is considered an asset
• Strong with Microsoft office – Word and Excel
• A go-getter attitude and the willingness to help around the office with ad-hoc tasks

Only Qualified Candidates will be contacted

Job Title: Auditor III

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Global Wealth and Insurance Audit

This is an internal audit group that is responsible for validation of issues that are raised in the bank. The successful individual will assist in audit responsibilities that are BAU.

Candidate Value Proposition:

The successful candidate will have exposure to the internal audit division at the bank. The team is hybrid and provides you flexibility in working hours.

Typical Day in Role:

• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

• Compile detailed reports on audit findings.

• Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.

• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

• Inspect and audit the operations and financials of the organization and reports any evidence of fraud.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1) 5+ years of auditing experience (internal/external)

2) Advanced user proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Excel, PPT

3) Ability to write clear and concise reports and issues

4)3-5 years Regulatory Compliance experience

5) Data Analysis experience

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1) Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

2) CA/CPA/CMA/CIA certification.

3)TeamMate software or any other audit software

Soft Skills Required:

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and critical thinking.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, related financial discipline or equivalent education/experience.

Intermediate/Senior Staff Accountant

About the Client

Our client is a growing Chartered Professional Accounting practice searching for an experienced staff accountant for a diversified role including preparation of NTR, review and audit engagement files including corporate and personal tax planning and preparation. The position is suited to a highly motivated individual who can communicate effectively with clients, apply common sense, is results driven, has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.

Competitive compensation is offered along with a benefits package. Our client offers opportunity for advancement for staff in a great learning environment. This is a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate with possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a CPA designation
• A minimum of 3 years relevant business experience as an accountant within a CPA firm
• A good knowledge of ASPE and CAS
• Experience with Caseware, Caseview, Taxprep/Profile, Quickbooks and Simply accounting
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Competitive Salary

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home
• 8-hour shift

Project Accountant

Toronto, ON

Our Client:

Our client is a fully diversified private property development company that has been carrying out land development, construction, and property management in Canada and the United States for more than 50 years. They are one of Toronto's most experienced and innovative real estate development companies and have earned a reputation for award-winning construction quality, beautiful designs, and efficient living spaces.

Position Overview:

The Project Accountant will play a key role to provide reliable, timely, and efficient support and reporting for pre-development, construction, and closing projects for cost consultants, and internal and external partners. The position entails the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and providing meaningful analysis of said statements. You will assist in the budgeting and forecasting process and maintain the full accounting cycle for development projects.

What you will achieve in this role:

• Oversee the full accounting cycle for multiple development projects.
• Perform monthly calculations, reconciliations, and recording of revenues, management fees, and interest for each project.
• Perform month-end close and ensure the recording of all pertinent transactions; including setting up monthly accruals and properly documenting journal entries.
• Prepare monthly construction draws and coordinate with cost consultants.
• Coordinate with the operations and other teams to process monthly property financials (i.e. invoice coding, purchase orders, project details and variance analysis) as needed.
• Perform regular bank and trust deposit reconciliations.
• Set up project budgets, change orders and estimate in the accounting system; implement control and maintenance activities.
• Prepare and process cash calls, record and reconcile project distributions/ contributions.
• Assist in cash flow reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare internal and external partner reporting for each project including support for GL balances.
• Assist in monthly compliance reporting to lenders, government, and partners.
• Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (IFRS and ASPE), internal audit and client accounting services and internal review standards.

What you must bring to this role:

• 3+ years of experience working in an accounting role in a project environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA designation, or close to completion
• Advanced Analytical Skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications required; experience with real estate accounting software a plus (JDE, NEWSTAR, YARDI).
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Team player attitude and willingness to help with ad-hoc requests

Only Qualified candidates will be contacted