Colliers International Property Consultants

Senior Accountant (18 month contract)

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation or equivalent required
  • 5+ years financial accounting experience
  • 2+ years at a Senior Accountant level
  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP preferred)
  • Experience in a complex, multi-divisional international environment
  • Strong aptitude for process improvement
  • Excellent communication skills in a multicultural setting

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely support for accounting and analysis across departments
  • Conduct month-end closing process, including journal entries
  • Liaise with intercompany entities for statements and issue resolution
  • Prepare and review accounts receivable schedules and analysis
  • Conduct monthly variance analysis on financial statements
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations monthly and quarterly
  • Coordinate support for audits and assist in tax filings

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Mentorship opportunities for career development
  • Exposure to international financial operations
  • Engagement with a diverse and multicultural team
  • Chance to work on innovative accounting projects
Full Job Description
**This is a hybrid, 18 month contract based out of our Vancouver, BC office.**

About the role

You will be a key member of the accounting team, providing full cycle accounting across our many North American entities. You will be responsible for performing the month end closing process in a timely manner. You will prepare and review monthly variance analysis for financial statements, account reconciliations, reporting for the global consolidation team and schedules and analysis for accounts receivable. You will provide advice and guidance to the rest of the team, and be a go to person for accounting knowledge and best practices.

The Senior Accountant is designated (CPA or equivalent), has at least five years experience in a sizeable and complex corporation and will be primarily responsible for the financial accounting of our North American entities. The Senior Accountant will ensure the highest level of integrity and compliance to all jurisdictional, regulatory and US GAAP requirements.

In this role, you will
  • Ensure timely and effective support to all departments/field offices relative to accounting, analysis and controls
  • Month end closing process - preparing, reviewing, and posting general journal entries
  • Co-ordinate and liaise with intercompany entities including intercompany statement issuance and issue resolution
  • Prepare/Review monthly schedules and analysis for accounts receivable/AFDA
  • Prepare/Review monthly variance analysis on financial statements
  • Prepare/Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
  • Prepare/Review various monthly and quarterly reports due to the Global consolidation team
  • Prepare/Review schedules and analysis for deferred rent and demised premises
  • Assist in the coordination of the half-year, interim, SOX, and year-end audits
  • Support income as well as indirect tax filings by providing statutory financial information
  • Assist in the completion of the US Census reports
  • Research and make recommendations based on US GAAP when required
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate accountants
  • Coordinate and prepare audit files
  • Coordinate and lead accounting related projects/initiatives


What you bring
  • CPA designation or equivalent required
  • 5+ years financial accounting experience
  • 2+ years at a Senior Accountant level
  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (ideally US GAAP)
  • Experience in a multi-divisional international environment
  • Accounting experience in a public company is an asset
  • Displays service excellence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders (clients, partners & affiliates)
  • Strong aptitude for streamlining and improving processes
  • Effectively communicates with colleagues in a multicultural, multinational environment.


Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area / Location Specific: Vancouver, BC

Approximate Compensation for this Role: $86,609 - $95,000 per annum

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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About Colliers International Property Consultants

Colliers International is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, our more than 15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 25 years, our experienced leadership team, owning more than 40% of our equity, has delivered industry-leading investment returns for shareholders. In 2019, corporate revenues were more than $3.0 billion ($3.5 billion including affiliates), with $33 billion of assets under management in our investment management segment.
Learn more about Colliers International Property Consultants
Size
16,780 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Founded
1976
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