Senior Accountant

Autograph Group Ltd.

Who We Are

At Autograph, when we sign our name, it means something.

We're an Edmonton-based real estate developer with a passion for creating exceptional places that leave a lasting impact on our city. From bold new developments to thoughtful revitalization projects, we believe great design, strong partnerships, and intentional city-building can shape vibrant communities for generations to come.

Our success comes from the people behind our projects. We're a collaborative, curious, and hands-on team that values integrity, creativity, and follow-through. As a growing company, every person has the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, influence decisions, and see the direct impact of their work.

If you're excited by meaningful work, thrive in a team that genuinely enjoys solving challenges together, and want to help build projects you'll be proud to point to for years to come, we'd love to meet you.

About This Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the day-to-day financial management of the organization. This position is responsible for owning the full-cycle accounting process across multiple entities and development projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic financial decision-making. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence while partnering closely with development, operations, lenders, auditors, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Month-End Accounting

· Own the month-end close process for assigned entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

· Analyze financial results and investigate unusual variances or trends

· Review complex accounting transactions and recommend appropriate accounting treatment

· Prepare complex reconciliations and resolve historical or unusual reconciling items

· Ensure compliance with company accounting policies





· Review intercompany transactions and ensure balances reconcile across entities

Accounts Payable

· Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding to projects and entities

· Manage payment runs and ensure timely vendor payments

· Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation

· Coordinate with development and operations teams to obtain invoice approvals

· Monitor AP aging and identify opportunities to improve cash management

Records & Process Management

· Support compliance requirements through proper documentation

· Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedure documentation

· Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows and internal controls

· Support implementation of new accounting systems and process automation initiatives

· Ensure accounting documentation is audit-ready throughout the year

Financial Reporting

· Preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

· Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

· Complete regulatory and compliance reporting requirements (GST, corporate filings, etc.)

· Analyze operating results and provide meaningful variance explanations

· Ensure reporting deadlines are met, and information is accurate and complete

Draw Preparation

· Assist in the preparation of lender and equity draw packages

· Compile supporting documentation (invoices, contracts, and cost summaries)

· Track project costs and ensuring alignment with approved budgets

· Coordinate with development and project teams to gather required draw information





· Maintain draw tracking schedules and ensure timely submission to lenders

· Support ongoing monitoring of project funding and cost allocations

What You Bring

- CPA designation (or completion of CPA program) required
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate development, construction, or property management.
- Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements independently
- Strong understanding of project accounting, development financing, and multi-entity accounting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, and complex financial models considered an asset.Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close

The Ideal Candidate You’re someone who takes pride in doing things well. You’re detail-oriented, proactive, and bring a strong sense of ownership to your work—ensuring accuracy, accountability, and follow-through in everything you do.

- A thoughtful accounting professional who is organized, curious, and committed to delivering high-quality results
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects while staying focused on what matters most
- Thrives in a rapid-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration and initiative are valued
- Brings strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities, ask thoughtful questions, and create practical solutions
- Communicates with clarity and professionalism, building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance teams
- Operates with integrity, accountability, and attention to detail in all aspects of their work
- Enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and finding better ways to support business growth
- A trusted partner to the Financial Controller, helping maintain a finance function that is organized, efficient, and built for scale

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 Autograph Group
📍 Edmonton