Accountant I

at  Robertson and Company

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our client.
Contract Dates: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Range: $40 to $48.04 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up job budgets and monitor costs to ensure they are not exceeded. Ensure all paperwork is completed with authorized sign-off
• Provide high-level analysis of the real estate portfolio for financial reports. Communicate necessary information to produce accurate and timely financial reporting for the Managing Director
• Perform monthly closing entries, including the operating report, journal entries, PTP entries, revenue recording, and accruals
• Review and analyze the General Ledger monthly to identify and ensure transaction are captured accurately
• Prepare quarterly/monthly forecasts, and variance analyses for submission
• Manage and record depreciation of assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate reflection in financial statements
• Collaborate with managers/directors to gather necessary data and insights for preparing and submitting comprehensive yearly budgets. Ensure the budget aligns with organizational goals and strategic plans
• Collaborate with the property management team to conduct a comprehensive year-end variance analysis, ensuring all figures are consolidated and accurately reported to management
• Review and approve quarterly lease report
• Provide ad hoc report as directed by management

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum two years of progressive experience in accounting, in the Real Estate industry
• Strong knowledge of Real Estate Property Management, Accounting and Administration concepts required
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ensure accurate accounting procedures and record keeping processes

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Effective customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team player and develop strong working relationships
• Strong organizational, time management and priority setting skills to meet tight deadlines
• Able to work with various business functions

• Set up job budgets and monitor costs to ensure they are not exceeded. Ensure all paperwork is completed with authorized sign-off
• Provide high-level analysis of the real estate portfolio for financial reports. Communicate necessary information to produce accurate and timely financial reporting for the Managing Director
• Perform monthly closing entries, including the operating report, journal entries, PTP entries, revenue recording, and accruals
• Review and analyze the General Ledger monthly to identify and ensure transaction are captured accurately
• Prepare quarterly/monthly forecasts, and variance analyses for submission
• Manage and record depreciation of assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate reflection in financial statements
• Collaborate with managers/directors to gather necessary data and insights for preparing and submitting comprehensive yearly budgets. Ensure the budget aligns with organizational goals and strategic plans
• Collaborate with the property management team to conduct a comprehensive year-end variance analysis, ensuring all figures are consolidated and accurately reported to management
• Review and approve quarterly lease report
• Provide ad hoc report as directed by managemen