Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Realterm•Dorval, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is hybrid. This position serves as the Staff Accountant within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team having responsibilities related to maintaining the books and records of various entities of the organization across multiple jurisdictions, which includes obtaining detailed knowledge of the company’s structure as well as cost center and profit center metrics for capturing and reporting revenues and expenses.

Requirements

Knowledge of GAAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Well-developed analytical skills.
Deadline-focused, detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Team-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Effective communicator, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate with all staff and executive levels within the organization as well as with external service providers across the world.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
French is required.
Advanced written and spoken English are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Yardi accounting system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure financial information related to various corporate entities is maintained in a quality manner and is accurate, timely, complete, and in accordance with GAAP, agreements, and company policies
Gain understanding of cost centers and profit centers and how they are used within the company. Consult with manager to determine if new cost centers and profit centers are needed and create, if necessary
Monitor fixed assets for additions and coordinate the depreciation of such assets with the Capital Accounting team
Gain general knowledge of significant agreements including the basis, calculation, and payment of various revenues and expenses
Process and record distributions and contributions as needed for Realterm corporate entities
Provide partners with reporting on capital activity when appropriate
Coordinate with external service providers and prepare the required supporting documentation requested for compliance, reporting, advisory or tax purposes, including GST/VAT filings in Europe, APAC and other regions
Calculate and post monthly equity flow through income/loss from investments
Assist in providing accurate reporting of estimated annual taxable income
Understand the nature of cross-border transactions and assess the implication of foreign currency exchange and transfer pricing to reporting and cash management
Gather information from the various accounting teams to properly record, estimate, and budget expenses and revenues
Ensure costs reported in expense reports are properly coded
Identify and correct misclassified balances in both the income statement and balance sheet, as necessary.
Set up new general ledger accounts and entities as needed
Review and approve invoices for payment
Maintain additional books and records, as deemed necessary
Assist with gathering items for audits, ad hoc reporting, and budgeting as needed
Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for corporate entities by preparing and posting recurring and non-recurring journal entries, accruals, amortization, allocations, intercompany billings, and related adjustments.
Review cost center expenses, profit center revenues, intercompany balances, foreign currency impacts, and other assigned financial activity for accuracy and appropriate classification.
Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring activity is accurate, complete, properly supported, and reviewed within close deadlines.
Assist with variance analysis, and post-close follow-up to ensure financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with company policies and applicable accounting standards.