Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant reporting to the Director of Accounting to join their team in Toronto.

This role is ideal for a highly self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a strong interest in the Canadian real estate market. The successful candidate will think outside the box to find effective solutions, take a proactive approach, consider the bigger picture, and lead by example.

This individual will support a diverse portfolio of real estate projects and contribute to the company's ongoing accounting operations.

Education Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
- CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset.

Qualifications and Required Skills/Experience

- 1–2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including monthly bank reconciliations and accounts payable processing.
- Experience in the real estate industry is an asset, particularly in property or commercial accounting.
- Experience preparing HST returns is an asset.
- Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and functional areas of an organization.
- Cooperative team player with a strong interest in professional development, real estate, and contributing to broader business goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Key Responsibilities

- Collect, record, and prepare deposit slips for banking.
- Update bank accounts weekly across a high volume of companies.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies.
- Process accounts payable for a high volume of companies.
- Track and reconcile lot discharges and house closings.
- Track, update, and reconcile loan balances against external statements.
- Set up, track, and reconcile letters of credit for various projects.
- Set up accounts receivable invoices in Newstar.
- Process internal and external cash call cheques.
- Process project-related back charges.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Prepare HST returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
- Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with Canadian GAAP, company standards, and policies, while ensuring records meet audit requirements.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

📌 Junior Accountant (North York)
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