Job Description

Dream Industrial REIT is looking for a Corporate Accountant!

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream Industrial REIT’s Corporate Accounting team is currently looking for an Accountant to maintain our high quality of reporting and accounting within the department.

Who are you?

We like that you are a team player who is eager to learn and take on challenging responsibilities. You care about your work and your achievements make the team stronger. You’re known for maintaining a positive, calm attitude even during crunch time. You like to move as fast as we do and have fun in the process. And when necessary, you don’t hesitate to go above and beyond to help the team.

What will you do?

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role:

Maintaining the accounting records for various corporate business units:

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly general accounting responsibilities for corporate entities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Prepare corporate bank account reconciliations

Supporting the team with quarter-end and year-end reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reporting deliverables including consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the MD&A.
• Assist with providing documentation for external auditors

Assisting the team with compliance requirements and special projects:

• Assist in the preparation of legal entity financial statements for tax and debt compliance
• Assist with ad hoc requests from other departments (e.g., Tax, Shared Services, etc.)
• Supporting the Corporate Accounting team in leveraging AI and automation tools
• Assist with various special projects and process improvement initiatives within the Corporate Accounting function

What skills and qualifications should you have?

• University or college accounting program graduate
• CPA designated or candidate for CPA designation
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with general accounting or full-cycle month-end close process
• Independent and self-motivated with a strong prioritization mindset committed to meeting deadlines and getting things done.
• Strong attention to details
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience with JD Edwards is preferred
• Previous experience with Wdesk or ReportsNow is an asset
• Exposure to, or experience in, real estate is an asset

Dream is also an approved training office under the CPA Ontario Pre-Approved Program Route (PPR). We will provide anyone working towards their CPA designation the support and practical experience requirements to be successful in the program, and at Dream.

Who are we?

Dream Industrial REIT owns and manages a 74 million square foot portfolio of well-located, high quality urban logistics and distribution assets across Canada, Europe and the U.S.

Dream Industrial REIT’s objective is to deliver strong total returns to its unitholders through secure distributions as well as growth in net asset value and cash flow per unit underpinned by its high-quality portfolio and an investment grade balance sheet.

Dream Industrial REIT is part of the Dream Industrial platform which comprises Dream Industrial REIT and five private partnerships managed within the Dream Group of Companies with over $28 billion in assets under management.

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This is a regular, full-time position with a base salary range of $55,000-$75,000. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and personal days, flexible benefits, mental health resources, access to perks and discounts, professional development support, and team-building and social events.

Compensation is determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, total years of experience, industry experience, education, and professional designations. We recognize that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a bracket. Final compensation will be tailored to your specific experience, skills and the unique value you bring to the table. If your qualifications exceed the scope of this role, we may be open to adjusting the mandate – and the salary – to reflect that expertise.

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note; due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who qualify will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Our recruitment process does not include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).