Accountant, Development – 12 Month Contract

Job title: Accountant, Development – 12 Month Contract

Company: Dream

Job description: Description :Dream is looking for an Accountant, Development – 12 Month ContractWe are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Development Accounting team is currently looking for an Accountant to take charge of the full accounting cycle and ad hoc projects for several of our diverse and exciting development projects and investment properties.Who are you?There’s a lot happening at Dream, and it’s happening fast. Are you passionate, dedicated, and highly analytical? Do you love working with people? If so, read on. We want to hear from you.Over the 2+ years you’ve worked in real estate accounting you’ve proven that you are not afraid to think outside the box to find the best approach to achieve results. You are proactive, leading by example rather than sitting back. You consider the bigger picture when focusing on new initiatives and you thrive on driving improvement and efficiency.We want to bring on someone who is eager to learn, work hard, and have fun. In other words, we want you to fit in here. This is an opportunity for you to take on responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help your team achieve its goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.What will you do?Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role. There will be more, but we can discuss those in person.

• Prepare and process cash calls, assist in cash flow analysis, record and reconcile project capital to ensure sufficient project liquidity, and prepare bank reconciliations;
• Perform monthly calculations, reconciliations and recording of revenues, various fees, interest and commissions for each project;
• Record journal entries, maintain and reconcile general ledger, job cost and other JDE reports;
• Work with AP to ensure accurate and timely daily/weekly accounts payable processing for projects;
• Prepare monthly construction draw packages and assess costs incurred to budget;
• Maintain a working paper file for each project including support for GL balances and actual vs. budget analysis (training will be provided);
• Perform timely month-end close and ensure all pertinent transactions, including setting up monthly accruals, are recorded;
• Comply with internal controls at all times (training will be provided);
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting packages to senior management and external business partners (training will be provided);
• Provide support to the audit and tax teams, respond to queries;
• Assist in compliance reporting to lenders, government, partners (training will be provided); and
• Support team members and other departments as required.

What type of experience and skills do you have?These are only some of the things we’d like you to bring to the table. We can cover the rest when we meet.

• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience; real estate industry experience is considered a strong asset.
• Completed or in-progress CPA designation is considered a strong asset
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with JD Edwards an asset.
• A self-starter. Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, plan ahead, commit and deliver within the set time frames. Ambition to learn and grow professionally.
• Strong skills in task-prioritization and multitasking. Being able to switch gears among various ongoing tasks, while understanding the priorities.
• Strong people skills. A team player with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization as well as with external parties such as vendors, auditors, and business partners.
• Strong communication skills. Demonstrated in written and verbal reports and meeting participation.

Who are we?Who are we?Dream is one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with over $25 billion in assets under management across five Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) listed trusts and numerous partnerships across North America and Europe. We develop, manage, and invest in master-planned communities, income properties, and urban intensification, and develop land and residential assets in Western Canada. Our employees are the heart and soul of our business performance, which is why we believe in putting people first.Our attitude and approach set us apart from our competitors. We are guided by our entrepreneurial spirit: we seize unconventional opportunities and try new things, approaching every project with passion and purpose. Our culture is important to us, so we make sure to bring on people who will fit in.We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted.Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:48:01 GMT

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