Position Summary

The Senior Financial Accountant focuses on the preparation and reconciliation and communication of financial information that is complete and accurate to support effective decision making, management, internal controls, and financial reporting. Senior Financial Accountants are responsible for completing a wide range of corporate accounting, real estate accounting, and reporting activities within the Corporate Accounting & Reporting Department under the guidance and supervision of Accounting Managers or Supervisors. Senior Financial Accountants’ responsibilities reflect varying levels of capabilities and are expected to evolve as individuals acquire relevant experience and demonstrate greater accountability.

Essential Job Functions

1. Preparing and analyzing journal entries on the GAAP, IFRS, and tax basis including but not limited to: standard entries, applicable reclassifications / adjustments, review of all income and expenses, accruals, overhead allocations, consolidations and eliminations, and intercompany transactions. Collaborating with business unit and property level colleagues to obtain necessary data and documentation to prepare and support journal entries. (40%)

2. Preparing and distributing periodic reports for various legal entities, lending institutions (banks, institutional investors), and external auditors,  (properties, management services companies, partnerships), along with support data and analyses for such reports (including but not limited to: variance analysis, budgets, projections, ad hoc schedules, reconciliations, footnotes and earnings calls). Required periodic reports may include but are not limited to: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows statements.  (40%)

3. Preparing reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as required. Ensuring completion of periodic accounting close checklists for respective entities.  (10%)

4. Supporting preparation of SOX 404 package including but not limited to: expense and income review, journal entries / supporting documentation, accounts payable and accounts receivable support, and fixed asset analysis. Adherence and testing of internal controls under SOX 404. (5%)

5. Train, coach and mentor Financial Accountants and other Senior Financial Accountants on general accounting and property accounting processes and activities. Provide insights into accounting for complex transactions and/or properties. (5%)

Education

This position requires a(n) Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Work Experience

Below is the required/preferred work experience for this position:

3 - 4 Years: Public Accounting - Required

Focus on Real Estate Accounting - Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Below are the licenses/certificates required/preferred for this position:

Professional/State Licensing - Certified Public Account (CPA) - Preferred

Great Incentives! 

Brookfield Properties cares about the well-being and work-life balance of our valued associates! To show how much we care, we offer awesome incentives that include: 

• Full benefits package 

• Generous paid time off 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Growth and advancement opportunities 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. Drug free workplace 

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