Accountant

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 15,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

A team-oriented individual looking to further your career in the professional services sector by providing support and expertise to our corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Manager Accounting, you would be part of a substantial team committed to supporting an established national project management firm focused on significant growth in the coming years.  

Are you looking to put your skills to good use in a rewarding senior accountancy role? Look no further.

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Review and file GST/HST/PST tax returns on a monthly basis
• Conduct monthly performance reviews and analysis for Business Units
• Maintain fixed asset detail records
• Perform bank reconciliations and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Complete assigned internal reports on a monthly / quarterly basis, revise and update reports to be more useful and efficient
• Complete data entry of budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial results on Colliers interface.
• Prepare and update monthly tracking sheets, report templates, and regular data downloads
• Assist with analysis, verification, and posting transactions to general ledgers module or other modules
• Upload and maintain SharePoint files for Corporate Accounting team
• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests
• Perform each task in a timely manner to ensure monthly closing is completed on schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A minimum of 3 years accounting experience at an intermediate level in a mid-size company.
• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree.
• Additional certification (CPA) is a plus.
• A good knowledge of accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent team player with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, and in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Great Plain, or other ERP system.
• Must be willing to work with minimal supervision, be well organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Take initiative to solve problems and pay attention to details.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and advanced Excel skills: Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Knowledge of project accounting is an asset.
• Effective communication skills, with ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What you can expect:

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

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Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

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Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

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