We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a real estate-focused organization in Ontario on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position is well suited to a hands-on accounting specialist who is confident managing core corporate accounting activities, preparing financial information, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, solid communication skills, and practical experience working with Yardi to support month-end processes and ledger integrity.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete supporting documentation and reviewing entries for accuracy.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and bank accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month-end and period-end close activities by analyzing account activity and assisting with the preparation of financial statements.
• Review financial data in Excel to identify variances, track trends, and improve the accuracy of reporting.
• Use Yardi and Yardi Voyager to manage accounting records, generate reports, and support real estate accounting operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify accounting information, answer questions, and communicate financial matters clearly.
• Assist with maintaining organized accounting schedules and supporting documentation for audits, reviews, and internal reporting needs.
• Extensive experience in senior or intermediate accounting roles with a strong foundation in corporate accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries and complete detailed general ledger, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and the preparation of financial results.
• Practical working knowledge of Yardi, including Yardi Voyager, within a real estate or property-related environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to work efficiently with spreadsheets and large data sets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative and detail-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

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