Our client, a well-established organization with a strong connection to Indigenous communities, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting detail oriented who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with complex financial reporting, fund accounting, and reconciliation processes. <br> Responsibilities: • Produce and review financial statements and related reporting packages on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate and timely decision-making. • Reconcile high-volume and complex balance sheet and income statement accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve unusual variances through detailed analysis. • Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account maintenance, to preserve the accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Carry out fund accounting tasks by monitoring restricted and unrestricted funding and preparing clear reporting on fund activity and balances. • Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycle by preparing analyses, supporting planning discussions, and monitoring cash flow trends. • Coordinate year-end preparation activities, assemble audit support documentation, and work closely with external auditors to address requests efficiently. • Develop financial reports for leadership, funding bodies, and other stakeholders, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and aligned with reporting needs. • Monitor adherence to accounting standards, funding requirements, and internal policies while helping maintain strong financial governance. • Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting practices, and cloud-based financial systems to increase efficiency and data quality.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Property Accountant to join the team on-site in Winnipeg, MB. This role is based at a community shopping centre and involves taking ownership of accounting, budgeting, and reporting activities for the property. The successful candidate will serve as the primary accounting resource for the on-site team and may assume responsibility for additional properties as the portfolio expands.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Develop annual budgets and reforecasts in collaboration with property management and ownership.</li><li>Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide insights to management and ownership.</li><li>Prepare and review financial reporting packages and contribute to asset management reports.</li><li>Post journal entries and review accruals prepared by the on-site team for accuracy.</li><li>Compile schedules for year-end audits and address auditor inquiries as required.</li><li>Calculate and prepare year-end tenant recoveries, including reconciliations for operating costs, insurance, and property taxes.</li><li>Oversee the review of monthly rent billings, lease data, and tenant statements for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Advise on aged receivables, recommend bad debt allowances, and support collection activities.</li><li>Approve accounts payable batches, oversee payment processes, and manage banking activities.</li><li>Maintain internal controls, ensure proper segregation of duties, and provide guidance to on-site staff regarding accounting procedures.</li><li>Prepare tax filings and manage municipal and provincial property tax payments and appeals.</li><li>Support the Controller with special projects and act as a liaison between the on-site team and head office.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Diploma or degree in accounting, or equivalent post-secondary credential.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including exposure to commercial real estate.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to perform CAM, insurance, and realty tax reconciliations.</li><li>Proficiency with advanced MS Excel functions.</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work independently on-site while reporting to a remote Controller.</li><li>Discretion in handling confidential information.</li><li>Progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset.</li></ul>