Reports to: Commercial Development Controller
Name of Company: Taggart Realty Management
Location: 225 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Date Prepared: November 2021
Taggart Group of Companies
A family business that’s been around for more than 70 years, the Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and work collaboratively on commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation, and offer our clients the many benefits of vertical integration. Taggart Realty Management acquires and manages projects for various types of development opportunities in the Ottawa and Kingston markets on behalf of the Group.
Work Description
The Project Accountant will be involved in full-cycle accounting for various development projects and their related corporate entities. The role has existed in our company for some time now, however, with the addition of new projects, we need to grow our team. The Project Accountant position includes tasks in financial reporting, project accounting, and accounts payable coordination for all Ottawa and Kingston commercial developments. The Project Accountant will have frequent interactions with the Taggart Realty Development Team, as well as other accounting and legal staff as required. Reporting to the Commercial Development Controller, the incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial and project management results.
Major Responsibilities:
Project Accountant
Liaise with the Development team to understand the status of various activities for each development project and to ensure that supplier invoices are coded in accordance with the current budget.
Coordinate and execute all aspects of the payables and payment’s function, including invoice approval, data entry and cheque printing.
Enter and maintain supplier contracts in the accounting system.
Prepare and execute other financial activities, such as fee calculations, account reconciliations, monthly HST filings and miscellaneous invoicing and collections.
Compile monthly financial files for each assigned company for review, including bank reconciliations and accruals, ensuring that adequate documentation exists.
As part of the monthly file preparation, review job costs against the current budget to identify any potential significant overspending.
Provide support in the preparation of financial budgets and cash flow forecasts.
Support the Controller in building annual financial files for assigned companies, including gathering all necessary supporting documents and backup.
Continuously look for opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of existing spreadsheets, reports and processes.
Maintain electronic and paper filing systems for assigned companies. This includes scanning.
Perform other duties as may arise from time to time as directed by the Controller.
Statement of Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Post-Secondary education in Accounting or Finance is required.
A minimum of 3 years of work experience in an accounting role, such as accounts payable processing. Previous experience in a project accounting role, or experience in land development or construction, would be considered an asset.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and organizational skills, with an attention to detail.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to handle a high-volume workload.
Highly proficient in the use of various office-based software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with advanced skills using Excel.
Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting system, would be an asset. Experience using Yardi or Newstar would be considered an asset.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment
Providing service to several people, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Overtime may be required during peak times and/or based on project needs.
Application
All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to [email protected]. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.
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