Accountant, Development and Construction (6-month contract) (Vancouver, BC)

Let’s face it, you love numbers. You are progressive, confident, and when there is an issue, you seize it and don’t let go until it’s solved – all the while meeting tight deadlines. You are a seasoned accountant, known for attention to detail, who welcomes challenge and isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions. You love finding solutions using your pragmatic yet persistent approach. You know how to collaborate and work in a team.

You

• Are comfortable working with project managers to ensure accuracy of cost and financial reporting for projects
• Are accurate and detail oriented
• Are organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Take pride in ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Are exceptional in oral and written communication and know how to communicate effectively

You will

• Administer all aspects of development accounting, including cash management, job costing, contract management and project reporting
• Review monthly accounts payable and GST filings related to project entities
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries relating to project entities
• Track and reconcile intercompany and holdback accounts
• Prepare and analyze monthly working paper files, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that financial information provided is timely and relevant for purposes of reporting
• Prepare monthly loan draw package and liaise with cost consultants/lenders
• Monitor cash and prepare funding requests to ensure project has sufficient funds to satisfy payables
• Work closely with project teams to ensure accuracy of cost and financial reporting for projects
• Assist in the audit preparation for project entities
• Prepare Statement of Adjustments as closings occur
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects as required 

You have

• Certified CPA (preferred) or a student enrolled in CPA program, accompanied by a Bachelor of Business/Commerce with a Major in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in real estate development accounting (preferred) or 3+ years in a similar high-volume fast-paced role
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Yardi (an asset)
• Experience with cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Proven work experience handling high volume in a fast-paced work environment with multiple demands

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; must have the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• The ability to present project information to various levels of Anthem management and are comfortable taking an active role in project meetings

We have

• Great, diverse, authentic people!
• Unlimited career growth opportunities.
• Mentorship from the best in the business.
• Give Strategy supporting community development.
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses.
• 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• ‘Dress for your day’ policy… and more!

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year estimated, based on experience.

Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of 850+ people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 400 residential and commercial projects across North America.

Our growing residential portfolio includes 44,000 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from mixed-use residential to townhome, rental and single-family homes.

We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned 12 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space, and our land portfolio includes more than 60 communities, spanning 9,100 acres across Canada and the United States.

Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.

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