GL Accountant Sr

We are looking for a Senior GL Accountant to support property accounting operations for a services environment in Toronto, Ontario. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited to an accounting specialist who can manage general ledger activities, produce accurate financial reporting, and work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite setting. The role focuses on maintaining reliable financial records for commercial properties while contributing to month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables. This assignment is expected to run for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Respond to accounting-related inquiries for commercial property portfolios and provide clear explanations of financial reports and account activity.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and other recurring accounting schedules.
• Review variances across accounts and reporting packages, identify unusual trends, and provide recommendations related to reserves, assets, spending, forecasting, and budget performance.
• Administer billing records and accounts receivable reconciliations to help ensure accurate tracking of amounts charged and collected.
• Complete month-end journal entries, calculate recoveries and management fees, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and general ledger postings.
• Produce tenant invoicing and year-end recovery reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Assist with audits by preparing required schedules, responding to requests, and supporting the review of financial statements.
• Generate monthly reporting packages for internal and client use while following established accounting procedures and service standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by communicating clearly, confirming understanding, and meeting deliverables within tight timelines.