Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FirstService Residential is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the financial operations of an assigned portfolio of properties. The role prepares and analyzes financial statements, reconciles accounts, supports budgeting and cash management, and coordinates with independent CPAs on audits and tax returns.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned portfolio of properties
- Review/test accounts receivable activities (i.e. potential assessments)
- Review accounts payable activities (i.e. review coding)
- Review cash activities (i.e. review outstanding checks, reconciling items)
- Prepare accrual entries and maintain backup schedules (i.e. accrued interest, prepaid expenses, deferred assessments)
- Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
- Assist management with annual budget
- At year end, close out financial statements, code the new budget, enter budget spreads into the system and prepare monthly/quarterly reserve contribution payment requests for the accounts payable folder
- Work with independent CPAs on audit issues
- Process audits and tax returns prepared by independent CPAs for assigned portfolio (i.e. review draft audits, consider audit entries, distribute tax returns to managers to obtain signatures, mail tax returns by deadlines)
- Monitor investments, cash balances and cash adequacy
Skills
- This a remote position eligible for residents of the following states: MA, NY, NJ, PA, VA, WV, DE, MD, SC, NC, GA, FL, TX, MI, IL, IN, NV, AZ, CA and the District of Columbia
- * Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary
- * Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- * Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business
- * Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard
- * Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas
- * Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates
- * Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
- * This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting
- * Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills
- * Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns
- * Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties
- * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
- * Five (5) + years of experience as Staff or Sr. Accountant in property management or real state fields, residential management preferred
- * Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- * Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently
- * Strong communication and analytic skills
- * Detailed oriented with multiple tasks and information organization
- * High proficiency in Microsoft Windows software, especially EXCEL
- * CPA certification and/or related work experience preferred
Benefits
- Remote position eligible for residents of MA, NY, NJ, PA, VA, WV, DE, MD, SC, NC, GA, FL, TX, MI, IL, IN, NV, AZ, CA and the District of Columbia
- Full comprehensive benefits, including a choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others
- Time off benefits
- Paid holidays
- 401k with company match
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