Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?
If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.
As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.
Our Purpose
At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.
Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.
Putting Our Purpose into Action
We support our people by offering:
Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.
A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.
A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.
Where You’ll Add Value
The Accountant is accountable to the Manager, Accounting for the timely and accurate completion of various accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of real estate investments and for ensuring financial reporting is timely, accurate, and is completed in compliance with company’s accounting policies and procedures.
How You’ll Make a Difference
1. General Accounting
Responsible for maintenance/oversight of the day-to-day general ledger transactions, including drafting and input of journal entries, liaising with other departments, accountants, managers, controllers in order to maintain an accurate and transport accounting process. Where outside managers are contracted, assists/manages the upload of accounting files received from the outside into Morguard’s accounting system.
2. Financial Reporting
Prepares and reviews a variety of financial reports/statements including but not limited to the monthly/quarterly financial statements and related reporting packages, exception reports, annual budget and forecast, to ensure completeness and accuracy of head office transactions as well as the completeness, accuracy and integrity of statements/reports.
3. Reconciliations and Compliance Processes
Prepares and when assigned, reviews monthly/quarterly accounting, compliance and vendor reconciliations and in addition to identifying any discrepancies works with the appropriate individuals to resolve to ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of statements. Participates in the filing of regulatory documents.
4. Cash Management
Analyzes and monitors cash requirements for distributions, development projects, capital expenditures, mortgages, acquisitions, dispositions, and any other capital cash requirements, in addition to liaising with management staff and, as directed, with external banking partners to resolve any other cash requirements. Assists with the mortgage refinancing program as required, including the preparation of mortgage/bank line covenant requirements to external parties in adherence with relevant due dates.
5. Budgeting/Reforecasting and Variance Analysis
Provides assistance, where necessary, with the annual budget and periodic re-forecasting processes, including variance analysis.
6. Support to Quarterly/Annual Audit Process
Assists with the audit processes through the preparation and compilation of the working papers and financial statements in addition to helping resolve external audit queries.
7. Other Corporate Accounting Duties
Assists in monthly bank reconciliations. Assists or completes ad hoc projects assigned by Manager or Controller.
Any other job-related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.
The Expertise You’ll Bring
Qualifications Required
- University Degree/College Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent
- Enrollment in a CPA program
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications
Core Competencies
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Good analytical skills
- Good organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- General understanding of Canadian GAAP and IFRS is an asset
- Career plan to obtain CPA designation is an asset
Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.
Annualized Base Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000 CAD.
Pay Equity
The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered may vary and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, skills, certifications, internal pay equity and business needs.
Inclusive by Nature
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
Commitment to Accessibility
Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at (905) 281-3800.
