Intermediate Accountant

About York

At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters:   our clients . 

While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute - no excuses, no shortcuts. 

This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment - we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results. 

This is how we work. This is how we win.

Position Summary  

The Intermediate Accountant  is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations,  maintaining   accurate financial records, and  assisting with the preparation of financial statements and analysis. The Intermediate Accountant plays  an important role in month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting, while collaborating closely with senior accounting team members and contributing to the ongoing improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Perform G/L reconciliations, including tracking, clearing, and reconciling liability account s and balance sheet accounts  

• M aintain balance sheets and  assist with  intercompany reconciliations and  transfers  

• Prepare bank  and  corporate  card  reconciliations along with  related entries  

• Prepare  and post  general ledger entries ,  includin g accruals and adjustments  

• Conduct financial analysis and  investigate  account  variances to support  accurate reporting.  

• Prepare and organize month-end working papers and supporting schedules.  

• Assist with  the preparation of  year-end working papers and supporting documentation. Prepare comparative income statements, financial reports, and budgets  

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) 

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering data and supporting analysis  

• Perform account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and equity-related accounts  

• Support accounts receivable functions, ensuring  accurate and  timely processing and follow-up of receivables  

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements  

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure entries are accurately recorded and reconciled  

• Assist with the preparation of tax filings and support compliance with local, provincial, and federal tax regulations  

• Prepare audit documentation and support interactions with external auditors during audits  

• Collaborate with senior accounting staff and provide support to junior team members as needed  

• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned  

What you bring to York  

• Education with a diploma or degree majoring in accounting  

• Mi nimum 3+ years relevant experience  

• Previous experience working in property management preferred  

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred  

• Advanced user with high  proficiency using Microsoft Excel.  

• Experience using Yardi preferred  

• Ability to forge, grow and  maintain positive relationships with multiple groups  

• Ability to remain objective and  maintain a factual perspective when dealing with questions and inquiries  

• Sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable  activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment  

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail  

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills  

• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude  

Core Competencies  

• Microsoft Excel Skills  

• Systematic  

• Detail-Orientation  

• Problem Solving  

• Leadership  

Assumed Competencies  

• Inquisitive / Curious  

• Interpersonal Skills