Senior Accountant
Sarina Homes, Canada
Job Description
Sarina Homes is a team of spirited, creative souls who have been adding to Calgary’s vibrancy for more than 15 years. We design and build modern, inspired, connected homes in inner-city neighbourhoods. Fueled by a passion for people and community, we believe that the smarter growth movement and innovative urban design will continue to define us as one of the world’s greatestcities.
We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller.
- Supports the month end process including preparing and recording journal entries and accruals.
- Prepare year-end workbooks and working papers
- Prepare and file GST returns for multiple entities (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
- Assist with payroll and other HR duties (preparing contracts for new employees, enrolling employees in benefits plan)
- Reconciliation of capital asset accounts and intercompany accounts
- Recording GL entries and bank transactions
- Review of Trial Balance for entities to ensure that transactions are recorded accurately.
- Assist in preparing monthly draws for projects and CTC reports.
- Analyzing and reporting cost variances
- Secondary support for Accounts Payable:
o Process invoices when received.
o Cheque runs.
o Coordinate discussions between vendors and project managers re: disputed invoices and POs
o Organizing AP folder (filing invoices)
o Employee expense report and payments
- Review bank reconciliations prepared by Junior Technician
- Assist with property accounting (managing and recording rent received, assist with Common Area Maintenance (CAM) letter preparation)
- Other Ah Hoc tasks as needed by the Controller
Requirements
- Professional Accounting Designation (CGA,CMA,CA,CPA) considered an asset
- A minimum of 3 years of general accounting experience in Canada required
- Strong knowledge of job costing
- Financial statement preparation experience
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
- Self-motivated, results driven, detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of tax (GST, partnerships, corporations, trust) is preferred
- Knowledge of real estate industry, property management and partnerships is preferred
- Knowledge of property management is preferred
- Public practice experience considered an asset
- Live in Calgary or surrounding area