Corporate Accountant (6 month contract)

Prica Global Enterprises Inc.

Waterloo, ON
Contract
Full-time

30 days ago

Prica Global Enterprises (PGE) strives to make all persons and residents feel like they are always coming home. We understand that home is a sense of completeness, of being present and in-the-moment. Home is a sense of flow, and we connect this from one place to another. Prica Global designs and creates those spaces and homes where people and places may flow together and in which they always feel at home. Building a home is not building permanence; it's building a feeling of community for anyone that passes through.At PGE, strong financial stewardship enables us to build and sustain communities. The Corporate Accountant plays a key role in ensuring our diverse portfolio of companies is accurately reported, compliant, and positioned for long-term growth.Position OverviewThe Corporate Accountant is responsible for responsible for day-to-day corporate accounting activities and preparing and analyzing month-end statements for all assigned companies. The Corporate Accountant will be exposed to a variety of industries including but not limited to construction, Residential and Commercial property management, architecture, and agriculture, and will work on a team that includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Property Accountant, and Project Accountant. The Corporate Accountant is responsible for year-end consolidated statements for the enterprise.Primary ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations:

Prepare and post various monthly journal entries (amortization, accruals, etc) for all assigned companies
Monthly review of sub-ledgers and entries made by Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable teams
Intercompany reconciliation with the Property Accountant and the Project Accountant for all entities
File HST for all assigned companies and respond to CRA audits of corporate tax and HST accounts

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

Prepare monthly working papers and report on P&L and budge-to-actual results to support management decision-making
Prepare consolidated working papers for each fiscal quarter and year-end
Work with external accountants to ensure the annual audit is completed efficiently
Work with external tax advisors to ensure annual tax filings are completed efficiently

Strategic Planning and Decision Support:

Assist in preparation of annual corporate budgets and periodic forecasts to support risk management efforts and organizational scalability
Work with the Controller to evaluate current processes and suggest improvements to maximize team efficiency

Cross-Training and Skill Development:

Cross-training for property management and development companies to gain a general understanding

Project Management and Collaboration:

Key member of special projects team.
Other Tasks / Assignments if required.

Requirements:

Post-Secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation completed or in progress is an asset (not required)
Working knowledge of ASPE financial reporting
Hands‑on month‑end close experience, including journal entries (accruals, amortization, reclasses) and supporting schedules and reconciliations
Strong balance sheet ownership and account reconciliation discipline
Experience in multi‑entity environments with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Exposure to external audits and tax filings (coordination with external accountants/tax advisors)
Experience preparing and filing HST returns and responding to CRA inquiries/audits
Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, structured worksheets); overall strong systems literacy
Experience with Yardi or similar ERP/accounting systems is an asset
Ability to analyze budget‑to‑actual variances, identify anomalies, and propose corrective actions
Able to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders
Able to adapt and change priorities at a moment's notice in fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a control mindset and high accuracy
Organized and efficient with strong time management and prioritization in a fast‑paced, changing environment
Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and initiative across assigned areas
Collaborative, team‑oriented communication style; comfortable working cross‑functionally
Learning agility and curiosity to understand the business across multiple industries and entities

Benefits:

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
RRSP Matching
Continuous Learning Program
Career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

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