Jr. Accountant

Full Client JD:

Academic/Education

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting
• CPA or equivalent an asset

Qualifications and Required Skills/Experience:

• 1-2+ years of experience in full cycle accounting, including preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and processing of accounts payable.
• Experience within the real estate industry is an asset (i.e. Development, property and/or commercial accounting). Experience with HST returns is an asset.
• Superb time management skills, organization and detail-orientation to manage several ongoing and new tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate across all levels and functional areas of the company.
• Collaborative team player, passionate about the role, personal development, real estate and achieving larger business goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NewStar is considered an asset.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Collect, record and prepare deposit slip for deposit.
• Update bank accounts on a weekly basis for high volume of companies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for high volume of companies.
• Perform accounts payable for high volume of companies.
• Track and reconcile lot discharges and house closings.
• Track, update and reconcile loan balances to external statements.
• Setup, track, and reconcile Letter of Credits for all projects.
• Setup accounts receivable invoices in Newstar.
• Process internal and external cash calls cheques.
• Process back charges for various projects.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Create and post journal entries.

Preparation of HST returns monthly, quarterly or annually.

• Maintenance of the accounting records ensuring that they are completed on an accurate and timely basis in accordance with Canadian GAAP, Company standards and policies, and satisfy the auditor’s needs
• Special projects as assigned

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers.

Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.