SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – TEMPORARY POSITION

Strand•Vancouver, BC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Strand is seeking an individual who is passionate about real estate, has a strong drive to be a part of a growing organization and wants to be an instrumental part of creating a lasting legacy in the urban environments that we conduct our business. This is a temporary full-time position. Strand is a Vancouver-based real estate company active across North America. Since 1976, Strand has acquired, developed, and financed a portfolio of real estate assets valued at over $16 billion and comprised of over 47,000 homes. Strand has been actively involved in many real estate sectors, including the acquisition of development sites, the development of high-rise condominiums, multi-family apartment buildings, single family communities, office towers, and industrial projects, as well as providing financing to developers for residential and commercial developments throughout North America. While Strand has preferred to maintain a low profile, consistent with the philosophy of its key stakeholders, Strand has established a reputation for integrity and success in its real estate dealings. Strand’s development business is innovative, dynamic, and expanding. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to join a team of professionals in an inclusive and collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. Strand is a progressive business that prioritizes culture and rewards entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity while providing opportunities for its employees to grow with the company, both professionally and financially. Strand has “Deep Roots and Big Plans”.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Review payments to vendors and contract reconciliations
Review monthly GST returns and bank reconciliations
Review rent rolls on a monthly basis
Prepare 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
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