Job Description
A C C O U N T A N T
About Company
Smart Living Properties is based in Ottawa and has been building and managing Smart spaces since 2005. Recognized for our quality workmanship, innovative technology, open collaboration, and exceptional standards, we offer a one-stop approach to the planning, development, construction, and management of remarkable buildings.
Job Summary
The Accountant ensures proper entries of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll ensuring financial processes are applied and respected. The Accountant responds to staff and divisional enquiries as required and works with the Senior Accounting team as the point of contact for invoicing, payment, and collection matters. This position is in our construction accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
- Maintain a record of all contracts.
- Process invoices, expense claims and other payables through approved financial processes.
- Issue payments to suppliers.
- Manage, file and process remittances (HST, EHT, T4A, etc.).
- Ensures component payments are prepared and paid on a timely basis.
- Post and reconcile expenses to AP subledger and GL; and,
- Conduct period-end procedures (e.g., prepaid, depreciation).
Accounts Receivable
- In charge of collection through processing of credit card payments and deposit cheques at the bank; Follow-up with delinquent accounts.
- Track outstanding cheques and payment.
- Post and reconcile revenue sub-ledger with general ledger.
- Assist Divisions in their collection process; and,
- Conduct period-end procedures (e.g., deferral adjustments, bad debt).
Banking
- Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation for various bank accounts; and
- Goes to the bank to process deposits or other in person transactions.
Financial Controls
- Assist in ongoing improvement/development of financial systems, controls, and procedures.
General
- Act as main contact for day-to-day financial questions from operations; and
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Accounting Team.
Qualifications:
- Past work experience in accounting or a related position
- Understanding of accounting rules.
- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field.
- Advanced computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.
- Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage difficult clients.
- Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
- Experience with the Yardi accounting suite highly valued
- Experience in construction industry highly valued
- Experience with other accounting systems also valued.
Smart Living Properties is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, please let us know in advance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-05-05
Expected start date: 2023-05-22