Senior Trust Fund Accountant

People Corporation•Markham, ON

23d•CA$68,000 - CA$72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Trust Fund Accountant is responsible for managing a book of trust fund clients. This role is currently based out of McAteer’s Markham, Ontario office located at 45 McIntosh Drive, Markham, ON. Please note that the office is expected to relocate to 2255 Sheppard Ave E Ste 202, North York, in the fall. The successful candidate will work from the new location once the transition is completed.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation and investment management
College or University Diploma in business administration, with a focus on accounting; a CPA student or qualification is an asset
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office applications with intermediate to advanced levels in MS Excel.
Co-operative team player with strong math skills and accounting knowledge.
Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Accpac/Sage is an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare journals and maintain up-to-date GL transactions.
Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Prepare government remittances.
Monitor cash flow and prepare bank transfers for surplus funds.
Reconcile investment accounts with statements from custodian/investment managers and handle investment transfers between custodian, investment managers, and the bank account of the trust fund clients.
Prepare cash flow, investment, and other reports as required by clients.
Prepare working papers and assist during annual audits.
Evaluate and handle client-related inquiries.
Handle day-to-day accounting duties for the clients.
Analyze and give feedback on financial aspects of client.
Review work from and give assistance to junior staff.
Take ownership of assigned clients.
Keep Manager and others apprised of issues and status of clients and their reporting.