Senior Corporate Accountant

Northview Residential REIT • Calgary, AB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Northview, we are a passionate, community-focused team dedicated to making our properties the best they can be. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, we currently operate in nine provinces and two territories, managing over 14,600 multi-residential units, 1.25 million sq. feet of commercial space, and 200 executive suites. We are proud to live, work, and play in the neighborhoods we serve, next to our residents, hotel guests, and commercial tenants.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate-Finance team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Senior Manager- Financial Reporting. The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for key components of the financial reporting cycle, including the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other reports applicable to a public company. The role will also assist in Month/Quarter end accounting closing process and participate in adhoc projects such as the implementation of new accounting standards.

Requirements

• Designated accountant or CPA student.
• 5- 6 years of post-designation experience.
• A solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge about Yardi Software would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, including note disclosures, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), and the annual information form (AIF).
• Prepare corporate accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations, as applicable, to facilitate the month-end and quarter-end close processes and assist in any enquires or complex matters of accounting.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for management and the board of trustees on timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the annual audit and quarterly review process with the external and internal auditors, including responding to requests and questions.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation efforts.
• Assist leader in reviewing work of less experienced accountants and/or CPA students.
• Manage ad-hoc projects and analysis, including the preparation of technical accounting memos to support complex transactions, participate and/or manage the implementation of new accounting standards (e.g. IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements).

Benefits

• A competitive total rewards program that includes recognition for individual and corporate performance
• Paid vacation
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits
• Company matched Employee Unit Purchase Plan
• A supportive and engaging working environment
• Support for career and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed