Starlight Investments, in conjunction with WP Osborne Executive Search, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their portfolio finance team. Senior Accountant Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting for various entities. This includes preparing journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analysis, year-end audit working papers, review of property managers reporting, cash calls and assisting with the preparation of consolidated financial reporting. Duties and Responsibilities Detailed review of monthly property-level reporting packages provided by property managers. Ensuring reporting packages are fully supportable and accurate; Detailed preparation of consolidated account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, including assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, as required for ownership; Analyze and interpret balance sheets and income statements, and provide financial/management reports as requested; Maintain General Ledger, including: Posting journal entries; Analyzing general ledger; Making adjustments where needed; Completion of monthly bank reconciliations; Completion of HST reconciliations and returns; Prepare full set of audit lead sheets and working papers for monthly reporting to assist auditors complete quarterly/year-end reviews/audits and tax return preparation; Assist with monthly and quarterly WSIB filings for the various entities; Assist with acquisition/disposition, debt/refinancing entries and preparation of necessary backup for audit purposes; Other tasks assigned by the Assistant Controller, as required. Qualifications The Senior Accountant will possess a University Degree in Finance/Accounting, and 2+ years of accounting experience; a thorough understanding of accounting principles; Microsoft Word and Outlook with superior Excel skills; strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. This candidate will be able to deal with confidential information, demonstrating reliability and dependability; and be a detail-oriented, self-directed, resourceful, analytical thinker who can deliver results in a deadline-driven environment. Experience with Yardi software and residential real estate industry is considered an asset, as well as the CPA designation. Application Qualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn. We thank you for your interest in this role, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Starlight Investments Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities. Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space. Holding Canadas largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities. To learn more about Starlight, please visit or follow the company on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Accountant