Rize is a boutique real estate developer focused on large scale, design forward, commercial and residential communities. With over 25 years of experience, we create unique, meaningful and inspiring places to live, work and learn throughout Metro Vancouver. We are growing and continually searching for the right people to join our Team. To thrive within the Rize Team, applicants should be self-confident, open-minded, hard working and good humoured.

Rize is a dynamic work environment with an entrepreneurial culture that is high performing yet relaxed. It is a place where suits are rare and working smart is the norm. Each project we undertake has an underlying uniqueness that forms a fundamental part of our DNA, and we take great pride in building communities which are functional, beautiful and accessible.

Role Summary:

This Senior Project Accountant role carries out various accounting functions for the projects they are responsible for; and provides guidance to the other Project Accountants. This role works with the Senior Manager, Project Accounting and the rest of the Rize team to ensure best in class financial controls and accurate reporting and forecasting for the organization.
Please note that this role is an 18 months contract position, with the potential to turn permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly bank loan draws and liaising with the Quantity Surveyor
• Prepare internal and external reporting packages (Financial Statements, Job Cost Reports, Partner Reports etc.), and working with other departments to gather information
• Full-cycle accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation
• Record journal entries and preparing monthly financial statements for project entities
• Maintain project proformas and ensuring actual cost is updated on a monthly basis
• Review and approve payables, and work closely with Accounts Payable in getting payment ready in a timely manner
• Process Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders in Sage 300;
• Monitor and maintain project cashflow from pre-development to completion
• Prepare and filing government information returns;
• Review annual tax filings for project entities;
• Coaches, mentors and provides guidance to the Project Accounting Team to ensure policies and procedures are implemented properly, and a consistent standard of work;
• Assisting Senior Manager, Project Accounting with any ad-hoc tacks and improving internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of project accounting experience at a Senior level
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting is required
• Adequate experience with Sage 300 Construction is preferred
• CPA designation or current enrolment in the program is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with confidential material and maintain high standards of ethical conduct.
  

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range - $85,000 - $95,000 based on experience + Discretionary Bonus
• Benefits upon completion of probationary period