Corporate Accounting Intern

ABOUT SHAPE

SHAPE is the real estate investment, development and management company leading some of the largest and most exciting projects in North America including The Amazing Brentwood, The City of Lougheed and RC at CF Richmond Centre. Through our fully integrated platform, SHAPE specializes in complete neighbourhoods with a top-calibre mix of shops, restaurants, residences, entertainment and a complete range of daily services on rapid transit. By executing on every stage of the real estate process, from land acquisition to property management, we are able to collaborate more efficiently, work seamlessly and perform at the highest level. Every SHAPE property reflects lasting vision, bold creativity and obsessive attention to detail. Our projects are complex, our vision is simple: deliver social and financial value for generations. With a proven ability to raise the bar across our diverse portfolio of assets, we build on where we’ve been to push the edge of better: for industry standards, quality of life and return on investment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Corporate Accounting Intern will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting requirements including processing invoices and expenses, preparing detailed accounting schedules and accounting records along with other administrative tasks to contribute to the finance and accounting department.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes including prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monthly invoices
• Prepare journal entries and assist with the financial close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Assist with research and preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
• Prepare monthly GST returns
• Process corporate and project vendor invoices and employee expenses
• Participate in process/systems improvements and efficiencies.
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enrolled in post-secondary education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Interest in the real estate development field is highly preferred, but not necessary
• Strong attention to detail as well as organizational skills
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team oriented, motivated, and collaborative
• Demonstrates a proactive and flexible attitude and a “how can I help?” approach