Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting

SUMMARY

This position serves as the Staff Accountant within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team having responsibilities related to maintaining the books and records of various entities of the organization across multiple jurisdictions, which includes obtaining detailed knowledge of the company’s structure as well as cost center and profit center metrics for capturing and reporting revenues and expenses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Books and Records Maintenance:

Ensure financial information related to various corporate entities is maintained in a quality manner and is accurate, timely, complete, and in accordance with GAAP, agreements, and company policies Gain understanding of cost centers and profit centers and how they are used within the company. Consult with manager to determine if new cost centers and profit centers are needed and create, if necessary Monitor fixed assets for additions and coordinate the depreciation of such assets with the Capital Accounting team Gain general knowledge of significant agreements including the basis, calculation, and payment of various revenues and expenses Process and record distributions and contributions as needed for Realterm corporate entities Provide partners with reporting on capital activity when appropriate Coordinate with external service providers and prepare the required supporting documentation requested for compliance, reporting, advisory or tax purposes, including GST/VAT filings in Europe, APAC and other regions Calculate and post monthly equity flow through income/loss from investments Assist in providing accurate reporting of estimated annual taxable income Understand the nature of cross-border transactions and assess the implication of foreign currency exchange and transfer pricing to reporting and cash management Gather information from the various accounting teams to properly record, estimate, and budget expenses and revenues Ensure costs reported in expense reports are properly coded Identify and correct misclassified balances in both the income statement and balance sheet, as necessary. Set up new general ledger accounts and entities as needed Review and approve invoices for payment Maintain additional books and records, as deemed necessary Assist with gathering items for audits, ad hoc reporting, and budgeting as needed

Month Close Activities:

Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for corporate entities by preparing and posting recurring and non-recurring journal entries, accruals, amortization, allocations, intercompany billings, and related adjustments. Review cost center expenses, profit center revenues, intercompany balances, foreign currency impacts, and other assigned financial activity for accuracy and appropriate classification. Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring activity is accurate, complete, properly supported, and reviewed within close deadlines. Assist with variance analysis, and post-close follow-up to ensure financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of GAAP. Experience with the Yardi accounting system is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Well-developed analytical skills. Deadline-focused, detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects. Team-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective communicator, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate with all staff and executive levels within the organization as well as with external service providers across the world. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. 0 to 2 years of accounting experience preferred. Proficiency in French and advanced written and spoken English are required. English is required for this role because the incumbent will regularly support and communicate with managers, employees, auditors, and other third parties located outside Québec, including English-speaking Canada, the United States, Europe, and APAC.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The position will work in a general office setting and may require travel of less than 5% annually to remote office locations based on organizational/business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the workday, sitting at a desk, consistently operating a computer. On occasion, may need to lift boxes of up to 50 lbs.