Accountant, Client GL
About The Position
As the leading residential property management company in North America, we work hard to help communities thrive. Our dedication, responsiveness and integrity are why thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada choose FirstService Residential to manage their properties. For more than four decades, communities have counted on FirstService Residential for their Missouri property management needs. The Client Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance of daily financial activity, cash management, general ledger activity, and drafting monthly financial statements for a portfolio of 30-40 homeowners' associations.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in accounting and a minimum of two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Interact effectively, communicate clearly, and understand meeting the needs of others.
- Excellent organization, planning, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment, and decision-making ability.
- Must have a strong work ethic and be detail-oriented with excellent multitasking skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and be self-driven.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance and must not have a record of a revoked or suspended license as determined upon review of the motor vehicle driving report or record in accordance with applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
- Process Cash transfers as necessary.
- Review investment report for accuracy.
- Process daily deposits.
- Process and post monthly charges to homeowners' accounts.
- Respond to customers' requests and questions.
- Reconcile homeowner accounts.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for assigned portfolios.
- Prepare account reconciliations.
- Prepare and book monthly journal entries.
- Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
- Conduct business always with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
- Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
- May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
- Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
- Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- As a full-time, non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and more. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Real Estate
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
