Senior Accountant

Full time role and requires staff to work during eastern time working hours (M-F).

Essential Functions:
Development Project Budgeting
Work closely with the Construction Manager on project budgeting
Responsible for updating and maintaining all project budgets within the software as well as report on any actual or forecasted budget variances
Execute full-cycle month-end close process, for multiple projects, ensuring accuracy with minimal supervision
Guide Project Managers to ensure coding accuracy and in accordance with budgets.
Maintain strict payment draw schedule ensuring all draws are prepared and reviewed according to the standard process.
Support the processing of vendor invoices and purchase orders, as well as coordinating with Accounts Payable and Construction Managers for payment of invoices.
Support the timely resolution of invoice or account payable issues, as well as, the mapping and correct allocation of costs to projects/budget
Analyze and question project costs and ensure their accuracy and validity.
Effectively communicate with Construction Managers regarding contract/purchase order documents, change orders and other contract/purchase order modifications and approvals
Responsible for liaising with external contacts as needed.
Monitor monthly activity and maintain a strong understanding of project status.
Ability to work on the project site if required.
Financial Reporting

Execute full-cycle month-end close process, including posting journal entries and reconciling accounts as well as HST remittances.
Prepare monthly actual cost and commitments reports.
Prepare monthly construction financing draws and co-ordinate with cost consultants for various projects, as applicable
Who You Are
Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business is preferred
5+ year of experience as an Accountant in the real estate or lending industry
Ideally a CPA, CFA or other professional designation
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, Xero, Tally or Python/SQL
Self-directed and takes initiative
Able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Strong verbal and written command of English
Must be deadline oriented
Exceptional organization skills
Proven problem solver