Development Accountant

Based in the heart of Mount Pleasant, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project or development accountant who is looking for a new challenge and wants to work on a complex portfolio of projects!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is well established in the property industry - They are a company who develop, own and manage both residential and commercial properties throughout Vancouver, the lower mainland and Victoria. The company pride themselves on their award-winning developments and extraordinary charitable work that they have participated in over the years. They are people focused and committed to excellence in everything they do, and they ensure that all of their employees love what they do!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Development Accountant will manage the full process and life span of a project. Responsible for all stages, this accounting professional will handle reporting all project costs, oversee AP process, and take care of all construction draws. Moreover, the Development Accountant will produce monthly financial statements, perform analysis on budgets and be responsible for all internal controls as they relate to the projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Set up all accounting procedures for projects as they are launched
• Review proformas for accuracy and upload project budgets into the accounting system
• Ensure accuracy of invoices for appropriate coding and process for payment
• Prepare journal entries as they are related to projects to accurately account for all project costs
• Manage the construction loan progress draw process, including the quantity surveyor reports and any support required by the lender
• Track assigned project budgets and lead monthly budget meetings to identify and discuss any cost/budget issues.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for the project life cycle and work with the Controller to incorporate them into global corporate cash flow
• Prepare calculations and journal entries for accruals, allocation of common costs, sales, and costs of sales
• Prepare year-end working papers for development projects to facilitate financial statement and tax return preparation

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA designation or close to completion is preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in a project accounting role in construction or development
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite Skills, with Yardi as a huge asset

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 with bonus potential
• Benefits packages: Extended health and dental (100%), MSP, RRSP, and an in-house gym for those who feel so inclined
• 3-4 weeks’ vacation
• CPA dues and PD courses

HOW TO APPLY:

Please reply with a Microsoft Word version of your resume by sending a copy of your resume in confidence to cshowell@impactrecruitment.ca. Want to be my first call? Tell me in the body of your email how you meet the criteria above!

Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this particular role, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.

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