STRAND IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Strand is seeking an individual who is passionate about real estate and has a strong desire to be a part of a growing organization that is creating a legacy of successful projects in urban environments across North America.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• CPA designation (or close to completion)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to details
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, able to multitask and work under changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with accounting software
• Positive energy and self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Efficient and effective time management, ability to meet deadlines while producing quality work
• Proactive team player as well as be able to perform independently
• Enthusiasm and genuine passion for real estate

You will be responsible for a portfolio of real estate development entities and perform the accounting tasks as follows:

• Review payments to vendors and contract reconciliations
• Review monthly GST returns and bank reconciliations
• Review rent rolls on a monthly basis
• Review monthly financial reports prepared by property management company for rental properties
• Perform monthly budget to actual costs analysis
• Monitor project cash position and review cash forecast in conjunction with Analyst and development managers
• Preparation of monthly project progress draws, review of quantity surveyor reports and correspondence
• Preparation of project equity cash calls as needed
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports and schedules requested by management
• Trial Balance review to ensure the integrity of accounting records
• Monitor project holdbacks, including reconciliation and release
• Facilitate issuance of Letters of Credit
• Monitor loan maturity dates and assist with loan compliance requirements
• Prepare or review journal entries as needed
• Provide guidance to Accounting Assistants where required
• Review partnership, loan and other relevant agreements to identify key financial components
• Assist with preparation of annual operating budgets
• Prepare year-end financial statements and working papers for corporations and limited partnerships
• Draft tax returns (including T2, T3 and T5013 etc.) for review by external accountants
• Liaise with external accountants on Audit and Review Engagements as may be required
• Create reporting templates for new projects as required
• Prepare acquisition related closing entries
• Review and maintain various accounting schedules
• Ad hoc accounting & finance related tasks, and general accounting support

Important contacts: Accounting & Finance team, Development Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Financial Institutions, Lawyers, Sales & Marketing Team, External Accountants, External Property Managers