Senior Corporate Accountant

PATH is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing team of dedicated real estate professionals. The Senior Accountant is responsible for full cycle accounting and reporting for PATH’s corporate entities. As a part of the Accounting Team, Senior Accountants also work closely with the finance, development and construction teams.

PATH is an award-winning real estate company with over 20 years of experience creating developments that open doors for people, businesses, and communities across British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington. We specialize in purposeful, well-crafted properties designed for smart decision-makers with big aspirations. At PATH, work is more than a job. It is a passion. We cultivate an inclusive environment that values diversity, provides opportunities for growth, and recognizes every achievement along the way.

PATH’s culture is important to its identity and that culture is built on a commitment to excellence and a foundation of mutual trust and loyalty. The successful candidate is a self-starter, detailed, driven, and has strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

The Responsibilities

• Full cycle accounting for several corporate entities
• Preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules and internal reporting
• Preparation of quarterly tax provision
• Monitoring and coordinating of corporate cash requirements and movements
• Work with Manager to coordinate assurance and tax engagements – preparing/managing deliverables, fielding inquires, detailed review, ensuring timely completion and reporting.
• Assistance in preparation of all other tax compliance and tax planning deliverables
• Coordination of annual corporate governance (Annual returns, shareholders resolutions etc)
• Ongoing maintenance of tax tracking schedules (Safe Income, FAPI, Surplus, E&P, GRIP, PUC/ACB)
• Assist in implementation and management of internal controls, business processes and procedures
• Research applicable accounting and tax issues, including preparation of memorandums and supporting quantitative analysis
• Transaction support
• Assist with special projects, transactions, assignments, and Ad hoc requests
• Mentor and support junior staff

Qualifications

• Public practice background with exposure to tax preparation and tax accounting desired
• Experience with construction or real estate industries an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Professional accounting designation (CPA)
• 3+ years of industry accounting or public practice experience
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Sage Intacct a great asset
• Strong interpersonal skills – professional, friendly, courteous and an ability to build relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects within tight deadlines
• Demonstrated time management and planning skills; ability to actively manage competing priorities
• Attention to detail is critical for success in this role
• Accounting knowledge specifically for real estate under ASPE