Junior Accountant

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant reporting to the Director of Accounting to join their team in Toronto.

This role is ideal for a highly self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a strong interest in the Canadian real estate market. The successful candidate will think outside the box to find effective solutions, take a proactive approach, consider the bigger picture, and lead by example.

This individual will support a diverse portfolio of real estate projects and contribute to the company's ongoing accounting operations.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset.

Qualifications and Required Skills/Experience

• 1–2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including monthly bank reconciliations and accounts payable processing.
• Experience in the real estate industry is an asset, particularly in property or commercial accounting.
• Experience preparing HST returns is an asset.
• Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and functional areas of an organization.
• Collaborative team player with a strong interest in professional development, real estate, and contributing to broader business goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and prepare deposit slips for banking.
• Update bank accounts weekly across a high volume of companies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies.
• Process accounts payable for a high volume of companies.
• Track and reconcile lot discharges and house closings.
• Track, update, and reconcile loan balances against external statements.
• Set up, track, and reconcile letters of credit for various projects.
• Set up accounts receivable invoices in Newstar.
• Process internal and external cash call cheques.
• Process project-related back charges.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare HST returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with Canadian GAAP, company standards, and policies, while ensuring records meet audit requirements.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.