Accountant

We are currently looking for an accountant:

ACCOUNTANT


The accountant will be responsible for producing monthly financial statements for Maurice Group's residences. They will also occupy a supporting role in operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sunder the responsibility of the chief accountant, the successful candidate will assume the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Produce monthly financial statements in accordance with company accounting policies, which includes:

• Reconciling monthly revenues – pre-list vs. financial statements;
• Producing adjustment entries – potential rents vs. vacancies;
• Analyzing capital expenditures (CAPEX);
• Analyzing maintenance and repair expenses (CAPEX vs. OPEX);
• Analyzing salaries and vacation pay;
• Explaining major discrepancies – current vs. budget;
• CALCULATING monthly management fees;
• Preparing balance sheet supporting financial statements (various accounts, operating costs, etc.);
• Reviewing bank reconciliations;
• Reconciling inter-company accounts;
• Producing journal entries.

• Monitor the tracking of outstanding receivables and provision for bad debts and perform necessary follow-ups with operations as needed;
• Support operations in completing accounting tasks completed at residence:

o Clarification/Interpretation of accounting policies;

o Technical support related to using accounting software.

• Implementing various SOX controls;
• Producing monthly TPS/TVQ declarations;
• Performing, as needed, all connected tasks to ensure continuity and quality of services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• Diploma in accounting from a college or university.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in general accounting, preferably in the services sector.

Other:

• Proven accounting and analytical skills;
• Sense of organization, prioritization, and respect for deadlines;
• Finesse, attention to detail, and quality;
• Customer service-oriented approach and process improvement focus;
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and good time management;
• Team player with ability to adapt to an evolving environment;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, excellent knowledge of Excel;
• Familiarity with HOPEM software (an asset);
• Bilingual (French and English) spoken and written (an asset).