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WP Osborne Executive Search is partnered with Starlight Investments in a search for an Accountant.
Accountant
The Accountant is responsible for the accounting for various entities, including preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analysis, year-end audit working papers, review of property managers reporting, accounting for marketable securities, cash calls and assisting with the operational improvements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Detailed review of monthly property level reporting packages provided by property managers. Ensuring reporting packages are fully supportable and accurate;
- Detailed preparation of consolidated account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, including assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting as required for ownership;
- Analyze and interpret balance sheets and income statements, and provide financial/management reports as requested;
- Maintain general ledger, including posting journal entries, analysis and making adjustments where needed;
- Completion of monthly bank reconciliations,
- Prepare full set of audit leadsheets and working papers for monthly reporting to assist auditors complete quarterly/year-end reviews/audits and tax return preparation;
- Assist with monthly and quarterly WSIB filings for the various entities;
- Participate in process standardization and improvement projects;
- Work closely with Asset Management and Property Managers to improve internal reporting and maintain accurate property accounting data;
- Assist with data cleanup on acquisitions, dispositions or transfers of properties.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will possess a university degree in accounting, finance or related field, a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience and be working towards achievement of the CPA designation, as well as, thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and strong organization, analytical, communication and time management skills with a strong focus on attention to detail.
Application
Qualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn. We thank you for your interest in this role, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Company
Starlight Investments is a privately held Toronto-based, full-service, multi-family and commercial real estate investment and asset management company driven by an experienced team of 350 professionals. The company currently manages over $25 billion of direct real estate as well as real estate investment securities. Investment vehicles include institutional joint ventures, True North Commercial REIT, Starlight U.S. Multi-Family Funds, Starlight Western Canada Multi-Family Funds, Northview Fund and Starlight Capital Funds. Starlight Investment’s portfolio consists of approximately 73,000 multi-residential units across Canada and the U.S. and over 9 million square feet of commercial properties.
Reference #1315 – Accountant
