The Real Estate Centre Inc. is an Ontario based real estate brokerage with offices in Toronto (East and West), Vaughan, Newmarket, Innisfil, Barrie, Orillia and Gravenhurst serving areas beyond their physical locations.

We guide and assist our clients with all their real estate needs. Whether they are ready to buy a property, sell an existing one, invest, develop or lease we will create the right opportunity for them to achieve or exceed their real estate goals.

We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor who will act as a point of contact between the different parts of the team as well as external parties, such as vendors, clients, lenders, etc.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and reviews the work of the staff processing, verifying and recording financial documents and forms, administrating payments, advising clients about financial and tax-related matters.
Supervises the day-to-day work of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Monitors staff attendance and performance, recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
Motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality, productivity and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
Acts as the principle liaison with the companys team members and stakeholders on matters related to tender calls and requests for proposals, and the execution of the corresponding contracts and agreements.
Provides payment support services, supervises the preparation and processing of progress payments for contracts, payments for invoices and operating expenditures. Ensures all appropriate holdbacks are retained.
Coordinates preparation of expenditure liabilities at year end.
Supervise contracts, purchasing and payable documents for storage and archive purposes.
Ensures contractual obligations, policies and procedures related to payments are met in accordance with contracts and agreements.
Organize and analyze clients financial information, delegate related tasks to the assigned staff and supervise the process
Develops and manages client and stakeholder expectations and relationships through effective service agreements, communication and monitoring of commitments and obligations.
Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
When required participates in meetings with clients, stakeholders and service providers.
Provides assistance during tax audits, and responding to notices from tax authorities.
Participates in development of recommendations to streamline and improve financial controls, financial systems, recording and reporting for financial transactions
Identify and understand problem-solving techniques and facilitate a process to solve issues (internally and externally)
Work alongside our investment partners to ensure appropriate reporting and support are provided on a timely basis
Work cross functionally with other team members and departments to ensure we remain aligned with our vision, goals and values
Maintain comprehensive tax records and financial data for institutional use and audits

Qualifications and skills

College diploma in Accounting or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
5 years financial accounting experience, with an emphasis on accounts receivable life cycle, in a public or private sector accounting environment.
Thorough knowledge of international accounting and generally accepted principles and practices, financial and internal controls, and relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
you have knowledge of financial and reporting systems associated with accounting, finance, monitoring and management reporting
Experience with revenue recognition and analysis.
Considerable experience using computer-based accounting systems (e.g. SAP).
Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite Applications (e.g. Excel and Word).
Excellent analytical, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Ability to investigate financial matters/issues and apply knowledge of accounting / auditing principles, modern controllership practices to develop solutions / proposals for senior management that are cost efficient, effective and economical
Highly developed communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to produce comprehensive and concise reports.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective work relationships with staff at all levels within the organization, as well as internal and external clients
Ability to exercise independent judgments and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision prioritize work schedules and plan and execute tasks within tight timelines.
Ability to extract and analyze data to prepare options and recommendations
Experience working within U.S. or international personal, partnership, trust and corporate tax within public practice is considered an asset

Full-time: 35 hours/ week
Permanent
Salaries: $63,700 / year ($35.00/ hour)