Development Accountant – 16 Month Contract

Job title:

Development Accountant – 16 Month Contract

Company

Amica Senior Lifestyles

Job description

Job Description:Job DescriptionEstablished in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles owns and operates over 32 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. Offering Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, we combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities to deliver a personalized senior living experience.At Amica, we are driven by the desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. Joining Amica means you’ll experience a strong sense of belonging, purpose, possibility, and growth.Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Development Finance, the Development Accountant will be responsible for driving the full cycle accounting process for Amica’s development entities as well as supporting the identification and implementation of process improvements, streamline month end close, and supporting the Development Finance team as applicable. In this role, the Development Accountant will collaborate closely with our finance team, development team, and external partners to ensure financial accuracy, accountability, and efficiency across all projects.What you will be doingFinancial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the overall accounting and financial operations cycle for the Development portfolio
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure timely recording of journal entries
• Analyze transactions to ensure the existence, completeness, and accuracy of results of operations
• Execute Amica accounting policies and provide guidance to residences
• Drive the preparation of audit schedules and analyses and provide support for financial audits
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end closing process
• Liaise with our JV partners and project managers on projects under construction to ensure all financial and project information is received and up to date
• Drive monthly analysis of results of pre-open costs against budget expectations

Internal Controls

• Execute internal control processes and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal control matters to fully support development team and partners
• Drive internal controls and financial process improvement by supporting internal process audits

Development Finance Operations

• Be relied upon as the main point of contact for JV and internal Amica departments for monthly construction progress draws
• Working with internal Amica departments in ensuring that development invoices are paid in a timely manner.

• Support a seamless transition from development to operations finance accounting for new residence openings

What you will bring

• Minimum three years in a Finance/Accounting role
• Experience in construction, real estate, or senior living industry
• Experience using a job cost module system
• Experience using Yardi and OneStream
• Hold or be actively pursuing CPA

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with and analyze large datasets
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written, verbal and presentation
• Strong attention to detail & an ability to interpret results to support business growth

• Team oriented with an ability to build strong working relationships across the organization

• Ability to make continuous improvements to processes with an emphasis on automation
• Proven ability to succeed in a high-volume environment

What you can expect from us

• A diverse and inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated, and you’re encouraged to be your best self
• A collaborative environment where we work together to succeed as a team
• Learning opportunities to help you grow and support for professional development and designations

• Office is centrally located in the financial district, on the PATH and the TTC subway line, and provides easy access to downtown amenities
• Participation in Amica’s hybrid work model providing team members the opportunity to work a combination of days both in office and remotely

At Amica Senior Lifestyles we are passionate about working together in a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and turns ideas into action. We remain committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities in which we operate. We are actively seeking applicants from all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, and persons with disabilities and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions.Amica Senior Lifestyles recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. Effective October 2021, a condition of employment is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.#SO-Hiring-AMICA

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:45:24 GMT

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