Accountant

You will be responsible for various accounting tasks for related entities and clients. You will be responsible for accounting functions related to commercial real estate properties and corporate entities. The Accounting Associate reports to the manager and will interact daily with property managers, property owners, developers, suppliers and vendors. Responsibilities: * Prepare accurate, timely financial statements for the company, related entities and clients in accordance with the established schedule. * Analyse financial statements for discrepancies and other issues to be brought to the management team’s attention* Enrolled in a Professional Accounting designation program (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA) or equivalent post-secondary program.* Perform a wide variety of accounting analyses and analyse various transactions and identify appropriate accounting treatment* Summarise financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss, and other statements. * Handle all accounts payable and receivable daily to make sure each invoice and expense report is accurate* Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.* Reconcile all business accounts to ensure our records match up and no transaction gets lost.* Enter financial data into computer software, making sure all bills and invoices are filed correctly* Preparation of monthly management report Review annual audit reports* Ability to read and interpret leases * Skills: intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite; advanced TALLY* Ambitious, self-motivated and thrive in a highly professional environment with strong process and internal control.* Facilitate all incoming payments and outgoing checks, including printing, obtaining signatures for, and distributing checks as necessary* Follow up with vendors/developers for accounts payable, keep in touch as needed for collections, and ensure bills are paid on time.* Ensure timely bank payments* Compute vat and prepare vat returns* Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements* Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity* Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary* Comply with financial policies and regulationsRequirements:* Knowledge of General Business Practices.* Real Estate experience is a plus.* Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines * Strong attention to details* Time Management Skills* Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)