Comptable, Immobilier | Accountant, Real Estate

Broccolini Construction Inc.•Kirkland, QC

About The Position

The Real Estate Accountant is responsible for the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of real estate entities, preparing the monthly financial statements for all companies under their responsibility, and preparing regular reports as needed. The Real Estate Accountant prepares the year-end files for audit and review purposes.

Requirements

University undergraduate degree with major in Accounting
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Real Estate Accounting
Detail oriented and possesses strong analytical skills
Able to work independently, self-motivated and adaptable
Team player, shares knowledge and is available to help others
Strong organizational and time management skills
Bilingual, French & English in order to collaborate with colleagues and clients outside of Quebec

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Code payable entries
Verify expense accounts
Complete bank transactions
Perform bank reconciliation
Record all payments received
Approve and file the monthly or quarterly GST/QST/HST
Record required adjustments including month-end accruals, journal entries and corrections to general ledger allocations
Ensure financial statements balance and/or make appropriate corrections
Prepare and review financial statements (some in ASPE and others in IFRS)
Prepare variance analysis
Ensure receivables are collected and payables are paid in a timely fashion
Ensure inter-company balances correspond and are eliminated for consolidation
Review consolidated financial statements
Prepare cash flow analysis to incorporate into group cash position
Communicate with external accountants regarding timing and requirements for the audit and review
Prepare year-end file including lead sheets with supporting schedules and backup
Analyze individual accounts and make corrections, as required
Post year-end adjusting entries (e.g. depreciation, accruals)
Work closely with auditors to ensure an efficient and productive close to the file
Download and consolidate detailed General Ledgers for Limited Partnership companies
Retrieve supporting documentation for auditors
Liaise with auditors by answering their queries during the audit
Coordinate and prepare year-end review and notice to reader files for holding companies
Prepare other year-end files, as needed
Actively participate in testing and adopting AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency within the finance team
Contribute to continuous process-improvement initiatives, including creating and optimizing structured workflows to reduce manual tasks within the team