The Senior Accountant will share responsibility for internal and external financial reporting activities, assist with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, and continually update our accounting documentation and practices as we implement best-practices.
Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and preparation of information included in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Assist in drafting new required footnotes
Assist in drafting Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) ensuring that explanations accurately explain the reason for changes in the business and are in the appropriate order of magnitude
Technical research on accounting issues and new accounting standards impacting the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) reporting process
Completion of the IFRS disclosure checklist
Assist in drafting technical accounting memos and accounting policies
Assist with invoice management for global vendors
Assist with accounts payable coding expense classification
Assist with month-end close and consolidation processes to ensure results are prepared in accordance with IFRS and the Company’s policy (i.e. reviewing output from the NetSuite general ledger, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to identify potential errors or omissions, compiling financial statements and their related support)
Assist with accounting in complex areas including but not limited to revenue, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity transactions, consolidations, variable interest entities, and share based compensation
Assist with special projects and other functions as required by manager
Assist in the preparation of schedules provided to external auditors and other external financial subject matter experts
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.
Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:
Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life Balance:
Competitive paid vacation days
2 personal/wellness days
Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant, required
3-4 years of experience required, public accounting experience ideal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extremely strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Experience drafting and/or editing financial statements and footnotes
High technical accounting proficiency, with experience auditing account reconciliations and revenue recognition; exposure to IFRS a plus
Multi-national experience, or exposure to accounting in a multi-currency environment a plus
NetSuite, Adaptive, Tableau, Solution 7 and Active Disclosure experience ideal but not required
Avison Young creates economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
At Avison Young, we believe in creating positive impact wherever we go.
There is a vital role for commercial real estate to create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centres of prosperity for its citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.
Our nimble, agile team has global insight, local market expertise and access to some of the smartest technology in the commercial real estate industry – all at the ready to work on creating your competitive advantage. As a private company, you will collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in your success as much as you are.
