Senior Accountant (CPA)

JD Development Group•Markham, ON

2d•CA$95,000 - CA$115,000•Onsite

About The Position

JD Development Group, a Markham-based real estate development company, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (CPA) to lead tax compliance and planning across our group of entities, while supporting core accounting functions. This role is ideal for a tax-focused CPA looking to take ownership of a multi-entity, real estate development tax portfolio.

Requirements

CPA designation (required), in good standing
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion focused on Canadian tax
Solid working knowledge of Canadian corporate income tax and HST/GST, including real estate–specific rules
Experience with ASPE; familiarity with multi-entity and intercompany accounting
Strong Excel skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Real estate development, construction, or related industry experience strongly preferred
experience with an accounting/ERP system an asset

Responsibilities

Review T2 corporate income tax returns across all group entities, including related schedules (Schedule 1 reconciliations, Schedule 8 CCA/UCC, Schedule 50, etc.)
Review T5013 partnership returns and partner slips for the group's limited partnerships
Manage foreign reporting obligations, including T1135 Foreign Income Verification Statements for entities holding offshore fund investments
Prepare EIFEL (Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation) calculations and Schedule 130 filings, and coordinate member notifications across affected partnerships
Review and file GST/HST returns, including prior-period adjustments and rebate claims, with attention to rules applicable to new residential construction and development
Track filing calendars, instalments, and deadlines across all entities; ensure timely remittances and review notices of assessment
Support tax planning on development structures, intercompany financing, and transactions, including inter-corporate dividends (s. 112, Part IV tax, s. 55(2), RDTOH) and shareholder loan considerations (s. 15(2), s. 80.4)
Advise on the tax treatment of CCA, terminal losses, recapture, and asset dispositions
Research and document positions on partnership loss allocations and at-risk rules for limited partners
Liaise with external tax advisors and legal counsel on complex matters and transaction structuring
Serve as a primary point of contact with the Canada Revenue Agency for the group's entities; respond to CRA queries, reviews, and audits, preparing supporting documentation and analysis
Maintain organized, audit-ready tax files and documentation of filing positions
Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and compliance tracking across the group
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations across multiple entities
Prepare working papers and support the annual external audit/review engagement
Contribute to financial statement preparation and internal management reporting
Help strengthen internal controls, processes, and accounting policies
Mentor and review the work of junior accounting staff as needed