Property Accountant

at  FirstService Residential

Property Accountant
FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.
Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A degree or diploma in accounting
• 2+ years accounting experience
• property accounting experience an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a heavy work load and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while remaining detail focused
• Team player with an ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships
• Excellent attitude and willingness to continuously learn and update skills in order to remain competitive and challenged
• Ability to work in a flexible hour environment, as some evenings may be required in order to meet deadlines (i.e. year-end, budgets, evening board meetings etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to communicate ideas effectively while maintaining composure in a changing environment
• Standard proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is required
• Knowledge of YARDI Accounting software is an asset

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.
FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

• Ensure timely completion and maintenance of accounting data in order to prepare monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets for each property
• Facilitate year-end audits and liaise with Property Managers to address audit queries
• Provide financial analysis and support to Property Managers and internal departments by addressing concerns, financial reporting issues, and variance explanations
• Correspond with government agencies and utility providers to ensure proper reporting and remittance; complete remittance calculations to support financial data
• Review and maintain monthly control sheets for financial statements, budgets, and audits, to ensure information is complete, current, and accurate
• Prepare for acquisition of clients (Set up opening trial balances, prepare initial budgets, etc.)
• Coordinate with handover properties and documents; attend operation meetings as required
• Assist Property Managers with ad-hoc financial accounting matters as needed