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About the Company

Company Website: https://dggroup.ca/

Build Your Future with Us

For over forty years, DG Group has been a leader in planning and developing properties in a sustainable manner. In recognizing the link between creating progressive communities and nurturing a healthy environment, we have helped develop vibrant living places across Southern Ontario for future generations. Through continual innovation and constant collaboration, we remain committed to our original philosophical goal in bringing life to land.

Position Summary

We are looking for a General Accountant to join our team and contribute to our purpose and standard of excellence while building homes for people today and the generations of tomorrow by performing day-to-day accounting support for real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Support Project Accountants for full accounting cycle for a portfolio of land development projects;
Enter accounting transactions for payables, receivables, bank transactions, journal entries, lot sales and letters of credit;
Prepare bank deposits and monthly payments, and process remote cheque deposits;
Perform monthly bank reconciliations;
Prepare and file government remittances;
Maintain schedules to track project term deposits and term CORRA;
Prepare monthly bank reporting packages;
Ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls;
Respond to ad hoc inquiries as required;
Ensure and enforce compliance to all company and legislated Safety policies and procedures;
Any additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies

Proficient with financial systems, processes and technology;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Attention to detail;
Organizational & planning skills;
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel;
Strong mathematical ability;
Team player;
Stress tolerance due to fluctuations in workload sometimes requiring overtime hours.

Education and Experience

Completion of College, University or other business administration courses required;
1 -3 years relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic accounting required.
Real Estate industry experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Typical office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm. Additional hours may be required.
Light to infrequently moderate physical effort. Requires handling of light and moderate weight objects including office equipment and other office supplies and, frequently, sitting for prolonged periods of time while using the telephone and computer.

We recognize our employees are the key to our success, and we invest in creating a meaningful employee experience and culture that promotes:

Professional development opportunities
A diverse and robust suite of benefits and perks
Social and sustainable impact within our company and the communities we build
Pension plan matching
For this position the Salary range: Minimum $55,000 Maximum $70,000

As part of our Group of Companies recruitment and selection process, we don't utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for candidate screening.

The Company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Company is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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