IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Financial Accountant Co-Op

Location: Yorkdale, ON

Type: Full Time Co-Op / Paid Intern                      Department: Corporate

Hove Street Properties is a privately owned and controlled real estate group, providing a full spectrum of investment, asset, property management and construction services. In addition to managing the investment portfolio, Hove Street Properties manages the real estate requirements of its related affiliated companies’ extensive and vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution operations.

Headquartered in Toronto, Hove Street Properties has been engaged in commercial real estate activities for over 30 years. Assets under management currently include more than 200 properties across North America, totaling over 17 million square feet. Its experienced management team takes a hands-on and collaborative, flat leadership approach.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wage
• Hands-on experience with an industry leader supporting our manufacturing facilities.
• Work with a company committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainable production methods.
• Exposure to different roles or departments to help you clarify your career interests and path.
• Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation.

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;

• Apply monthly rental payments to tenants accounts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Create and upload month-end accrual journal entries to MRI
• Generate and send month end financial reports
• Prepare year-end CAM/tax recoveries adjustment billings in accordance with the tenant leases
• Reconcile property tax payments to tax payment schedules
• Maintain the security deposit account and tenant ledger
• Create/maintain various trackers (recurring billings tracker, reports status tracker, etc)
• Review lease setup in MRI
• Set up ACH/EFT/Wire payment requests
• Support the preparation of property analysis such as NOI analysis, variance analysis and intercompany account reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial statements working files and assist with year-end audit queries
• Provide accounting support to other term members on the accounting team and property/asset management team
• Support the property management team with annual budget and reforecasts
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects as requested

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Enrolled in a university-level program in Year 3 or Year 4 with a focus in Accounting; Working towards a CPA designation is an asset;
• Strong analytical and accounting skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across different departments;
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team within tight deadlines and to collaborate with various functional teams
• Experience with lease interpretation is a key asset;
• Strong project/portfolio management experience;
• Strong understanding of CAM and Tax Recovery analysis;
• Knowledge in MRI is an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products; specifically with Excel

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.