Analyst, Accounting & Finance
CFO OfficeFull TimeToronto, ON
Who We Are | Bluevale Capital
Bluevale Capital is a boutique, real estate private equity firm that specializes in value-add, development and special situational multi-residential projects. Over the past two years, the firm has completed over $250M of transactions with the intention of creating a $1B+ real estate fund over the next 2-3 years. By working with government leaders, and by partnering with our sponsors and lenders, the company’s vision is to create 10,000+ residential units with a focus on tackling the affordable housing crisis in North America. We are currently putting together a stellar team that will help achieve this goal.
The Role | Analyst, Finance & Accounting
As an Analyst, Finance & Accounting you will support our Finance & Accounting Team with all back, middle and front office activities. Reporting directly to the Director, Finance this role will allow high levels of exposure to daily operations at a dynamic & growing Private Equity Firm, and you will have lots of opportunities to develop hands-on skills in many areas of the business. Given that this is a dynamic environment, you must be adaptive in your approach and be able to work independently under limited supervision. A passion for real estate is a must!
What You'll Do:
Accounting & Reporting Support
- Support senior accounting staff with month-end closing tasks, including preparation of schedules, adjusting entries, and reconciliations for a subset of property entities.
- Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and working papers for auditors, external accountants, or senior management.
Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations
- Perform regular bank reconciliations for property and corporate bank accounts.
- Assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of balances.
Process Improvement & Team Collaboration
- Assist in implementing accounting process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Collaborate with the property management, operations, and finance teams to resolve accounting-related questions.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Record vendor invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with company policies.
- Process employee expense reports and credit card transactions.
- Assist with posting and reconciling rent collections, deposits, and other income items.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Business, Finance or Accounting
- Minimum 1-2 years practical experience with full-cycle accounting, expense reporting, and journal entries
- Enrolled in CPA program
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP), including journal entries, accruals, and prepaids
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel or spreadsheets
- Attention to Detail: Consistently produces high-quality work, incredibly detail-oriented, and investigates discrepancies with curiosity.
- High level of professionalism and responsiveness in all interactions with vendors, employees, and other stakeholders
- Solution oriented approach with a growth mindset
- Strong communication skills, proactively discussing challenges with the team and Managing Director
- Ownership Mentality: Takes full responsibility for outcomes, continuously seeks improvements, and ensures timely, high-quality deliverables
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and departments
- Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial & creative approach to problem solving