Senior Accountant
Location: Windsor, ON (In Office)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Position Overview
A well-established construction and real estate development organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing finance team. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting, month-end processes, project accounting, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.
This position is ideal for a CPA or CPA-designated professional with experience in the construction, real estate, or development industry who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
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Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
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Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
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Assist with project and job cost accounting, including tracking project budgets, costs, and profitability.
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Prepare and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and project reporting.
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Reconcile bank accounts, credit facilities, and intercompany transactions.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning initiatives.
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Assist with GST/HST filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.
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Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions during year-end audits and reviews.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
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Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
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Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting procedures as needed.
Qualifications
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CPA designation required (or actively completing final stages of the CPA program with significant relevant experience).
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
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Previous experience within the construction, real estate development, or property management industry is highly preferred.
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Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
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Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage, Jonas, Viewpoint, or similar accounting software is considered an asset.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
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Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience
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Construction accounting and job costing.
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Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
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Capital asset accounting.
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Budgeting and forecasting.
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Intercompany accounting and consolidations.
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Audit preparation and coordination.
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Process improvement and internal controls.
What You'll Bring
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A proactive and hands-on approach to accounting.
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Strong business acumen and analytical thinking.
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Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
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High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
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A collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to a growing organization.
