Senior Accountant

Chartwell•Mississauga, ON

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Finance department. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with Chartwell Retirement Residences’ policies and objectives.

Requirements

University degree (Business/Finance related)
Enrolled in or possesses a CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP (required)
Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office (required). Intermediate to Advanced Excel (required)

Nice To Haves

Related industry experience (preferred)
Public company experience (preferred)
Knowledge of industry specific accounting principles (preferred)
French/English Bilingualism is an asset

Responsibilities

Producing accurate and reliable property-level financial reporting packages
Providing financial analysis of financial statements
Assisting in the quarterly review and annual auditing processes
Integrating new acquisitions
Working collaboratively with property/operations management to develop and analyze the annual property budgets, including capital budgets
Reviewing monthly financial packages prepared by property accountants
Assist in managing relationships with external consultants and stakeholders
Review monthly working paper packages and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provide mentorship, feedback, and guidance to accountants within the team
Collaborate and communicate effectively with Senior Management, Operations, Accounting Managers, and external third parties, including government agencies
Perform other related duties as assigned
Continuously striving to develop recommendations for process enhancements to optimize property-level financial reporting
Performing special projects as requested