Overview
Senior Accountant Jobs in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada at People Store Staffing
Title: Senior Accountant
Company: People Store Staffing
Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
About the Role
Our client, a growing real estate development company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations, reporting, and accounting oversight of its development activities and related operating entities. The organization focuses on land development, construction, and capital projects and manages multiple entities across its portfolio.
This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, development cost tracking, financial reporting, and supporting project-level financial analysis. The ideal candidate has strong experience in project-based accounting, development cost tracking, and financial reporting and is comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Perform full-cycle accounting including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments with supporting documentation
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE
- Support consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities
Development & Project Accounting
- Maintain detailed accounting records for land development, construction, and capital projects
- Track and reconcile development costs by project, phase, and cost category
- Assist with capitalization of development and construction costs
- Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify variances or risks
- Support accounting related to project financing, including construction loans, interest capitalization, and lender reporting
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules related to development activity
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process for development projects and operating entities
- Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast
- Assist with cash flow forecasting related to development activities
- Provide financial insights to support project decision-making and cost control
Compliance & Audit Support
- Assist with statutory filings including HST, payroll remittances, WSIB, and EHT
- Support year-end audit preparation including working papers and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and advisors as required
Systems & Process Improvement
- Work within accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Viewpoint Vista, or similar
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and development cost tracking
- Assist with system improvements and documentation of accounting procedures
Collaboration
- Partner with the Controller, development teams, operations, and external consultants
- Provide clear financial information to non-finance stakeholders involved in development projects
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation or actively pursuing
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting under ASPE
- Experience in real estate development or project-based accounting strongly preferred
- Strong Excel skills including reconciliations and financial analysis
- Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
