Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 430400
Our client is the independent governing authority that sets, regulates, and enforces standards for residential real estate, commercial real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage licensees
Why Work Here
- Stable company with great benefits. Great work life balance.
- Working in a regulatory / NFP environment: meaningful work and valuable experience.
- Great mentorship from senior leadership team. Small office with close knit group, and great team that supports and funds professional development opportunities.
About the Opportunity
Revenue Rec. (15%)
- Summarize and reconcile licensing revenue and credit card deposits and bank transactions.
- Process refunds and credits and reconcile to the accounting system.
- Receive and code invoices, invoice/expense claim according to the budget allocation and process.
- Process authorized expense claim forms from Board and Industry Council members, committee members, hearing panel members and employees following prescribed timelines.
- Reconcile the accounts payable sub-ledger, accruals and prepaid to the G/L.
- Track recurring invoices and follow-up with suppliers to ensure monthly receipt.
- Process accounts payable a minimum of twice per month, including printing cheques for sign-off by signing authorities.
- Reconciliations: Bank and credit card accounts, A/P sub-ledger to the G/L. Real Estate, Mortgage Brokers and Condominium Manager accounts, fixed assets sub-ledger, and development costs. Fixed assets sub-ledger to G/L. Development costs to G/L.
- Key balance sheet accounts - cash and banks, investments, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, unprocessed (deferred) revenue accounts, provision for future claims and fixed assets. Submit bank reconciliations for approval by the Finance Manager.
- reparation of financial statements and reports for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Preparation of comprehensive financial reporting package for the Operating and Assurance Fund.
- Enter and reconcile final budget amounts into the Sage Intacct accounting system.
- Liaise with external auditors to facilitate audits and inspections.
- Prepare year-end audit working papers for REIX based on the written service agreement.
- Develop and implement strategic solutions to complex financial issues in consultation with the Finance Manager.
- Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reconcile General Ledger to T4’s annually at year end.
About You
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Basic understanding of ERP software.
- Detail orientated and problem-solving proficiency.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work independently, while maintaining excellent organizational skills to mange multiple tasks effectively.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000/year
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Calgary Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
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