Senior Trust Fund Accountant

The Senior Trust Fund Accountant is responsible for managing a book of trust fund clients. This role is currently based out of McAteer’s Markham, Ontario office located at 45 McIntosh Drive, Markham, ON. Please note that the office is expected to relocate to 2255 Sheppard Ave E Ste 202, North York, in the fall. The successful candidate will work from the new location once the transition is completed. The Senior Trust Fund Accountant will: Prepare journals and maintain up-to-date GL transactions. Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Prepare government remittances. Monitor cash flow and prepare bank transfers for surplus funds. Reconcile investment accounts with statements from custodian/investment managers and handle investment transfers between custodian, investment managers, and the bank account of the trust fund clients Prepare cash flow, investment, and other reports as required by clients. Prepare working papers and assist during annual audits. Evaluate and handle client-related inquiries. Handle day-to-day accounting duties for the clients. Analyze and give feedback on financial aspects of client. Review work from and give assistance to junior staff. Take ownership of assigned clients. Keep Manager and others apprised of issues and status of clients and their reporting. To be successful as a Senior Trust Fund Accountant with McAteer, you will need: 5 or more years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation and investment management College or University Diploma in business administration, with a focus on accounting; a CPA student or qualification is an asset Excellent computer skills, including MS Office applications with intermediate to advanced levels in MS Excel. Co-operative team player with strong math skills and accounting knowledge. Good communication skills Experience with Accpac/Sage is an asset What's in it for you: Learn by working alongside our experts Extended health care and dental benefits A retirement savings plan with company contributions A suite of Health & Wellness offerings Mental Health programs and support for you and your family Assistance for the completion of industry designations Competitive compensation At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders. Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to . Salary Range The base salary for this position is between $68,000 - $72,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.