Accounting Analyst

Location: OFFICE BASED Greater Toronto Area, ON (Requires local travel within the GTA)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 / year

About the Role

Are you an up and coming accounting professional with a passion for precision and a talent for telling the story behind the numbers? Our client is seeking a versatile Accounting Analyst to join our growing finance team.

In this role, you won't just be recording transactions—you will serve as a vital link between corporate accounting, construction development, and operational success. If you thrive in the details of full-cycle accounting and want the variety of supporting major capital projects and process improvements, this opportunity is built for you.

What You'll Do

• Core Accounting: Execute full-cycle accounting activities across multiple entities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Development & Project Support: Monitor and reconcile development project budgets, track variances, and prepare monthly cost-recovery reports.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, featuring clear variance and ratio analysis for the Board and funders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with department leads to build annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, integrating capital and operating projections.
• Audit & Compliance: Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, build year-end audit packages, and file regulatory returns (HST/GST, payroll taxes).
• System & Process Improvement: Drive internal initiatives to upgrade financial reporting, strengthen controls, and optimize our Yardi system integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide actionable financial insights and support to property management and site teams to keep operations aligned.

What You Bring

• Education: University degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
• Experience within Real Estate, Construction, or Not-for-Profit environments would be ideal but not required.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced MS Excel skills; hands-on experience with Yardi software is a major asset.
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and relevant legislation (RTA, AODA, etc.).
• Communication & Mobility: Strong stakeholder communication skills and the flexibility to travel within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as needed.

What Our Client Offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health, dental, and wellness programs.
• Professional Impact: Direct ownership over financial systems, process improvement initiatives, and high-visibility capital projects.

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