Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners is collaborating exclusively with Arrowleaf Real Estate Holdings Ltd in their search for a Junior Accountant.
Headquartered in Vernon, British Columbia , Arrowleaf is a rapidly growing real estate investment and development company, with an established portfolio of multi-family, industrial, retail and office assets across Canada.
With a substantial development pipeline, as well as several partnerships and projects already underway this is a really exciting opportunity to join a company with a massive upward trajectory.
Reporting to the Controller, the Junior Accountant will work alongside internal and external accounting and tax professionals to maintain books and filings related to value-add and ground-up development projects, income producing properties, and the overall organization.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Full cycle accounting for multiple companies including management of the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
- Review and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including preparation of adjusting journal entries.
- Assist with, or complete, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
- Complete bank deposits and prepare cheque runs and intercompany account transfers.
- Complete bank reconciliations.
- Assist with bank account analysis to inform cash management decisions.
- Prepare staff expense reports.
- Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist with project and corporate-level financial reporting and budgeting.
- Submit periodic tax filings, including GST.
- Prepare CAM reconciliations for tenants.
- Work with internal project teams and external property managers to track actual expenses relative to budgets.
- Assist with annual audit process.
- Ensure internal controls are adhered to
- Assist with the implementation of Yardi accounting software to optimize usability across the organization.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and special assignments as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally related to real estate development and / or investment.
- Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Yardi) and Microsoft 365, especially MS Excel.
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
- Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working towards CPA designation is an asset.
Special Requirements
- High level of integrity.
- Low ego.
- Able to maintain confidentiality in business and social settings.