Intermediate Accountant

About Us:

Cedar Coast Capital Corporation (“Cedar Coast”) is a real estate development and investment company located in Vancouver, BC, with a portfolio of 32 active projects in British Columbia, Oregon, Washington State, and North Dakota. These projects include single family neighborhoods, multifamily apartment complexes, industrial buildings, and commercial sites. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we have a close-knit culture that creates a collaborative and empowering work environment.

Position Overview:

Cedar Coast has a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Intermediate Accountant who is passionate about numbers and looking to build their career and grow their skills within an established, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. This role will focus on financial statement reporting, full cycle accounting (including project accounting), and tax filings.

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end full cycle accounting duties, including project accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, inter-company reconciliation, cash management, GST tax filings, and analysis of financial statements.
• Prepare subledger reconciliation and continuity schedules, and maintain clear and detailed records of financial transactions.
• Reconcile all banking transactions and inter-company accounts with related parties and subsidiaries.
• Record daily transactions, monitor and review bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage bill approvals and communicate with other departments regarding expenses.
• Manage vendors, track expenses and process bi-monthly payments on a timely basis.
• Manage payment of Canada and U.S. tax remittances.
• Assist with submitting construction loan draws and lender reporting requests.
• Prepare audit working papers and assist with the year-end audit of the financial statements and notes.
• Ensure that investor and lender payments are paid on time each month when due.
• Evaluate current controls and ensure adherence to existing internal control processes, accounting policies and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements to ensure the continued integrity of the company’s financial information.
• Prepare analysis and reporting for monthly and quarterly financial reporting results.
• Support special projects/initiatives and ad-hoc reporting/analysis as required by the Executives and other areas of the business.

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree in accounting or related field.
• 2-3 years experience in an accounting department role, with full cycle accounting knowledge.
• Currently working towards CPA qualification (successful completion of the CFE is an asset).
• Real estate industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable, effective, and collaborative as a team player with a sustained positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently - self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability and ownership in their work.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience using AI applications and Sage Intacct (or similar software systems) is an asset.

Salary Range: $60,000 – 65,000