Senior Accountant (Canada)

Senior Accountant (Canada)

03 Aug
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Sierra Construction Group
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Canada

03 Aug

Sierra Construction Group

Canada

The Senior Accountant at Three Wood Investments plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations, reporting, and accounting oversight of the company's real estate development activities and related operating entities. This hands-on position is responsible for full-cycle accounting, payroll administration, development cost tracking, financial reporting, budgeting support, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information across multiple legal entities.

The Senior Accountant is a senior technical contributor who ensures accurate accounting treatment for land development, construction, and capital projects while supporting month-end close, compliance, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is well suited for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, growing environment and enjoys balancing strategic financial responsibilities with day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

- Perform full-cycle accounting responsibilities across multiple development and operating entities, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or variances.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
- Support consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities.
- Assist with cash management, intercompany reconciliations, treasury activities, and cash flow monitoring.
- Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and supporting accounting documentation.

Real Estate Development & Project Accounting

- Maintain detailed accounting records for land development, construction, and capital projects.
- Track and reconcile development costs by project, phase, and cost category.
- Support the capitalization of development and construction costs in accordance with accounting standards and company policy.
- Assist in maintaining development proformas, project budgets, and cost-to-complete analyses.
- Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify cost variances or financial risks.
- Support accounting for project financing, including construction loans, interest capitalization,



lender draws, and lender reporting.
- Maintain capital expenditure reporting related to development activities.

Payroll Administration

- Process weekly payroll through QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts.
- Administer payroll remittances, including source deductions, WSIB, EHT, and other statutory requirements.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation, and collaborate with People & Culture on employee payroll changes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

- Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting for development projects and operating entities.
- Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting related to development activities and operating requirements.
- Prepare financial analyses and reporting to support operational decision-making and business planning.
- Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Support

- Prepare and support statutory filings, including HST, payroll remittances, WSIB, EHT, and other regulatory requirements.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation, including working papers, reconciliations, schedules, and auditor requests.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable legislation.
- Support coordination with external accountants, auditors, financial institutions, lenders, and tax advisors.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

- Utilize accounting systems, including QuickBooks and other financial software, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
- Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and reporting enhancements.
- Develop, document, and maintain standardized accounting procedures and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.





Collaboration & Business Support

- Partner closely with the Senior Finance Manager, development teams, operations, and external consultants.
- Provide timely, accurate financial information to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Support departments with financial information, reporting requests, and account-related inquiries.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation completed or actively pursuing is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and progressive accounting experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and ASPE.
- Experience working in a multi-entity or privately held business environment is preferred.
- Experience in real estate development, construction, or project accounting is considered a strong asset.
- Experience processing payroll using QuickBooks or a comparable payroll system.
- Strong knowledge of HST, payroll remittances, WSIB, EHT, and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Experience supporting external audits and working with professional advisors.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodstock, ON N4S 8W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Accounting: 7 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (required)

Work Location: In person

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