Junior Corporate Accountant

Rize is a boutique real estate developer focused on large scale, design forward, commercial and residential communities. With over 30 years of experience, we create unique, meaningful and inspiring places to live, work and learn throughout Metro Vancouver. We are growing and continually searching for the right people to join our Team. To thrive within the Rize Team, applicants should be self-confident, open-minded, hard working and good humoured. 

Rize is a dynamic work environment with an entrepreneurial culture that is high performing yet relaxed. It is a place where suits are rare and working smart is the norm. Each project we undertake has an underlying uniqueness that forms a fundamental part of our DNA, and we take great pride in building communities which are functional, beautiful and accessible. 

ROLE SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to perform and carry out various accounting and administrative duties to support the accounting functions for corporate and property management entities. The Junior Corporate Accountant ensures that all assigned tasks are completed in an accurate and timely fashion and in accordance with established company procedures, policies and guidelines.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliations

• Processes and records accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions on a timely basis in accordance with established accounting procedures and policies
• Prepares bank reconciliations and follows up on outstanding or unreconciled items
• Monitors accounts payable and accounts receivable aging reports
• Checks and verifies documents such as invoices and statements and follows up on discrepancies
• Liaises with vendors and internal team members to resolve discrepancies and obtain outstanding documentation
• Performs general administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, deposit preparation and financial database maintenance
• Prepares monthly billings to projects

Corporate Accounting

• Assists with month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries for prepayments, expense accruals, amortization and other recurring entries
• Assists in preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assists with the preparation of financial statements and financial reports
• Assists in preparing and filing government information returns, including GST and PST
• Prepares monthly corporate credit card reconciliations and reports
• Assists with setting up bank transfers for approval
• Assists with updating and maintaining daily treasury reports
• Assists in providing supporting information for audit and review engagement requests
• Assists in identifying and implementing process and efficiency improvements
• Provides other accounting support as required

Property Management Accounting

• Assists with property-level month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries for prepayments, expense accruals, amortization and other recurring entries
• Assists in reviewing monthly rent rolls for accuracy and investigate discrepancies
• Provides other accounting support to the property management team as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting
• 1+ years of relevant accounting experience is an asset
• Experience with Sage 300 is an asset
• Current enrolment or intention to enrol in the CPA program is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with confidential material and maintain high standards of ethical conduct

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary range - $50,000 - $60,000  based on experience + discretionary bonus
• Benefits upon completion of probationary period
• 3 weeks vacation 
• Hybrid work offering (3 days per week at our downtown office, 2 days a week from home after initial training period)