Senior Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial reporting, reconciliations, project accounting, and payroll coordination across multiple entities. They will also assist with tax filings, general ledger entries, and property accounting tasks to support the finance team.

Job details

About Sarina Homes Sarina Homes is a dynamic and creative homebuilder that has contributed to Calgary’s vibrancy for more than 20 years. We design and build modern, inspired, connected homes in inner-city neighbourhoods. Guided by a passion for people and community, we believe smart growth and innovative urban design will continue to shape Calgary as one of the world’s great cities. Position Overview Sarina Homes is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Calgary. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, project accounting, payroll coordination, tax filings, and general accounting operations across multiple entities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working collaboratively, improving processes, and contributing to a growing organization with a strong focus on design, community, and urban development. Key Responsibilities · Prepare and file GST returns for multiple entities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. · Assist with payroll and related HR administration, including preparing employment contracts and supporting benefits enrolment. · Reconcile capital asset accounts, intercompany accounts, and bank accounts. · Record general ledger entries and bank transactions accurately and on time. · Review trial balances to ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly classified. · Assist with monthly project draws, cost-to-complete reports, and quantity surveyor reports. · Analyze and report on project cost variances. · Provide secondary support for Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, cheque runs, vendor and project manager coordination, filing, and employee expense reimbursements. · Support property accounting activities, including recording rent received and assisting with Common Area Maintenance letter preparation. · Complete other ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as requested by the Controller. Qualifications and Skills · Self-motivated, results-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities. · Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. · Experience preparing financial statements. · Knowledge of GST, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. · Experience with QuickBooks is considered an asset. · Experience with partnerships and public practice is considered an asset. · CPA designation, or progress toward a CPA designation, is considered an asset. Compensation and Benefits Sarina Homes offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation details will be discussed with candidates during the interview process. · Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. · Comprehensive benefits package. · Opportunity to work with a collaborative and growing team. · Professional development and growth opportunities. · Meaningful work contributing to innovative residential development in Calgary. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration. Please email to: alison.tinling@sarinahomes.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial reporting, reconciliations, project accounting, and payroll coordination across multiple entities. They will also assist with tax filings, general ledger entries, and property accounting tasks to support the finance team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have strong technical accounting skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with financial statements. A CPA designation or progress toward one, along with knowledge of GST and corporate accounting, is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Professional development and growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial reporting
• Reconciliations
• Project accounting
• Payroll coordination
• Tax filings
• General accounting
• GST returns
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial statements
• QuickBooks
• Cost analysis
• Accounts payable
• Property accounting
• General ledger
• Property Accounting
• Administrative Functions
• Residential Development
• Self-Motivation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Capital Assets
• Employment Contracts
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• General Ledger
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Project Management
• Operations
• Project Accounting
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• Tax Preparation
• Technical Accounting
• Urban Design
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Process Improvement
• Coordinating
• Filing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Construction
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors