Accountant

**Job Overview:**
As a member of the Property Accounting team, this role produces detailed financial statement packages, account reconciliations, and report analysis for a variety of client accounts. The role closely partners with accounting team leadership and works cross-functionally with the property management group to meet and exceed client expectations.
**Your Responsibilities:**
+ Prepare and deliver Financial Statement packages for an assigned portfolio of roughly 45 Condominium and/or Homeowners Associations following the quality standards established by FirstService Residential. Verify correctness of information prior to submission.
+ Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Analyze the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and investment reports for each account to ensure accuracy.
+ Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger. Review periodic reports of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and correct errors prior to close of accounting period.
+ Prepare, review, and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivables. Review and analyze Accounts Payable to ensure they have been accurately coded and recorded. Identify, investigate, resolve and/or report on discrepancies.
+ Prepare the Financial Statement package and submit for review to the assigned Association Manager
+ Prepare additional financial reports requested by the Client to be included in the Financial Package or provided to the Community Association Manager and/or BOD.
+ Provide assistance and guidance to Association Management by answering questions regarding monthly Financial Statements and other related matters.
**Skills & Qualifications:**
+ Associate degree or higher in accounting or equivalent combination of education and 2 years' experience.
+ General Ledger experience is required.
+ Strong understanding of general ledgers, balance sheets, income statements, chart of accounts and journal entries
+ Knowledge of GAAP is preferred
+ Strong ability to explain financial reports and procedures to Association Managers
+ Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook and Excel)
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and problem solve
+ Excellent time management skills
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
+ Proven attention to detail
+ Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of settings; orally, verbally and written
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
+ Vision and hearing for computer and phone use
+ Dexterity for keyboard and mouse use
+ Ability to move up to 30 lbs.
**What We Offe** **r:**
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, EAP services, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, you will be eligible for vacation and sick time off benefits, 9 paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
**Compensation** : $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually
**Disclaimer:**
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.