Overview
General Accountant Jobs in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada at 95 Developments
Title: General Accountant
Company: 95 Developments
Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Company Description
We are looking for a competent and detail-oriented General Accountant to support our finance team in Toronto. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records across our portfolio of development projects and corporate entities. The ideal candidate will provide high-level support to the Controller in areas of tax compliance, project tracking, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Tax & Compliance: Assist in the preparation of corporate tax working papers and returns. Manage HST filings, including complex calculations related to residential sales and commercial leases.
- Project Accounting: Perform job costing analysis and monitor construction expenditures against budgets. Assist in the preparation of progress draws for lenders.
- Financial Reporting: Support the month-end and year-end close process. Prepare internal financial statements and ensure all GL accounts are reconciled accurately.
- Cash Management: Monitor bank balances, perform complex bank reconciliations, and assist in cash flow forecasting for active development projects.
- Audit Support: Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during year-end reviews.
- Process Improvement: Maintain and improve Excel-based tracking tools to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Requirements
- Relevant Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, specifically within Real Estate Development or Construction.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (data validation, advanced formulas, and efficient spreadsheet management).
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of ASPE and tax implications specific to the Ontario real estate sector.
- Credentials: CPA designation (or in the final stages of the PEP program) is highly preferred.
- Attributes: A professional, direct communicator who thrives in an efficient office environment and can manage multiple priorities independently.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace as an equal opportunity employer.
