Accounting Supervisor

FirstService Corporation • Bloomington, MN

42d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

This position will assist in the oversight of the Client Accounting department by leading a team of Accountants, providing financial reports, general ledger preparation, overseeing department processes and procedures, planning and budgeting, year-end audits, analyses and special projects. The Accounting Supervisor will collaborate with other division leaders to meet the overall business and department goals in a fast paced and tight deadline driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 2-5 years of proven supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong General Ledger experience
• Property Accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-orientation
• Analytical with the ability to investigate and problem solve
• Strong understanding of balance sheets, income statements, general ledgers, chart of accounts, journal entries
• Advance level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of communication settings and styles
• Explain financial reports and procedures to clients and association managers
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Property Accounting experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of Accountants
• Monitor and analyze accounting work to develop more efficient and effective procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Identify, analyze and implement workflow process improvements
• Ensure monthly financials statements are prepared in a timely and accurate manner
• Perform detailed reviews of client financial statements, identify potential errors, review budget variances, cash analysis
• Troubleshoot accounting or reporting issues
• Work with and listen to client's changing needs, monitor client satisfaction, follow up on client inquires and requests
• Prepare budget templates and assist association managers with the annual budgeting process
• Review budgets and dues calculation before they are sent to residents and entered into the Client Accounting system.
• Work with external audit staff to ensure timely deliverance of audit/review reports and tax returns for clients
• Review audit/review reports for accuracy
• Have thorough understanding of adjusting audit entries
• Post year-end audit adjustments
• 098 and Certificate of Rent Paid preparation
• Special projects
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance to required shifts, meetings, trainings and related employment engagements to support position responsibilities and duties. Any alterations to required schedule must be reviewed and approved, in advance by your supervisor
• Other duties as assigned
• Coaching, training, development and onboarding
• Annual performance appraisals, establish goals and objectives with direct reports, monitor progress and provide feedback to enhance professional development
• Review of tasks, responsibilities, workload, and satisfaction
• Oversee quality of work; administer quality assessments and approve documents, as needed

Benefits

• 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, 10 paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees