Tax & Audit Coordinator

at  FirstService Residential

THE COMPANY

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 and dental coverage, career training, and support for continued professional development.
Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a high school certification and a post secondary related certificate and/or related experience. Working towards an accounting diploma/designation is a definite asset.
• Full cycle accounting or tax experience is an asset
• Administrative experience is an asset
• Analytical and financial skills
• Experience in a fast paced – customer focused organization
• Although training is provided, knowledge of condominiums, property management or real estate would be considered a definite asset.
• Must be able to communicate with an advanced level of written and spoken English

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will ideally possess a minimum of six month’s experience in a similar role, or equivalent educational background, and have excellent time management and prioritization skills, as well as have demonstrated commitment, loyalty, and a high standard of work ethics.
Familiarity with general accounting processes and the T2 & T1044s is desirable.
The role includes communicating with internal contacts within the organization, as well as external client contacts. Excellent interpersonal skills are key to success in deliver of the role, including outstanding verbal and written communication skills
FirstService Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective associates. This applies to all employment-related matters, including the recruitment process, hiring decisions, compensation and benefits. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect and preserves the dignity and rights of everyone in the organization. If you have questions before or during the application process about our equal opportunity workplace, please reach out to our Recruitment team.
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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager, Client Accounting, this Tax and Audit Coordinator is an entry level position whosupports the accounting team by performing administrative and accounting tasks for the team. This role includes basic tax and audit duties.
This is the ideal role for a proactive, professional individual who can learn and adapt quickly, with strong interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
This position offers someone who has an accounting education the opportunity to join an effective team within an established, successful business, help make a meaningful contribution by collaborating with the teams to develop and implement best practice policies and procedures to meet set objectives. This is an entry level accounting position, which could potentially develop the successful candidate into a Property Accountant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate external audits by gathering and uploading requested files and documentation
• Coordinate with external auditors to manage and track audits and tax returns undertaken by strata clients
• Prepare basic T2 and T1044 tax filings for our condo clients
• Prepare other basic tax related filings including but not limited to: GST, and UHT
• Communicate and work with inter-office department teams, including but not limited to: Operations, Administration and Human Resources
• Perform month end bank reconciliations
• Run monthly recurring journal entries
• Run other recurring entries and processes
• Perform or assist with operations to help support the client accounting team, including but not limited to: completing general ledger entries, adjusting journal entries, daily accounting recording, and monthly financial statement preparation

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
• Conduct business at all times 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.