Accounts Receivable Associate - 9 Month Temp Position

FirstService Residential Canada; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FirstService Residential Canada is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate for a 9-month temporary role in Calgary. The position supports the Property Accountant and focuses on accuracy, reporting, and customer service.

You will organize files, retrieve data, analyze variances, and prepare ad-hoc analyses to assist budgeting and decision-making. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential, along with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting/Finance.
• 2+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with a strong focus in Excel.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, and team-oriented skills.
• Able to multi-task with strong attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Organize and maintain files using database and spreadsheet programs.
• Retrieve and organize data into required reporting formats.
• Research, identify, and communicate key variances relating to financial and operational metrics.
• Provide ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to support business decisions.
• Participate in annual budget process.
• Support the Property Accountant in all financial aspects of the Portfolio.
• Work with the assigned Community Managers to ensure that the financial information is accurate, assisting the Property Accountant and CMs with any financial consultation service required by the Boards.
• Client Service - address accounting inquiries from Board Members.
• Perform research and accounting projects as needed, including creating and updating Excel workbooks and assisting with automation of processes.
• Coordinate with team to meet monthly cutoff procedures.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Accounting/Finance degree

Outils

MS Excel

Accounting software

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Associate has to be a strong team player, with working knowledge of accounting systems and procedures and excellent customer service skills. This role supports the Property Accountant with preparation of all required accounting reports.

Please note this is a temporary 9 month position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain files using database and spreadsheet programs.
• Retrieve and organize data into required reporting formats.
• Research, identify, and communicate key variances relating to financial and operational metrics.
• Provide ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to support business decisions.
• Participate in annual budget process.
• Support the Property Accountant in all financial aspects of the Portfolio.
• Work with the assigned Community Managers to ensure that the financial information is accurate, assisting the Property Accountant and CMs with any financial consultation service required by the Boards.
• Client Service - address accounting inquiries from Board Members.
• Perform research and accounting projects as needed. Projects include: creation of Excel workbooks, updating existing workbooks, and assisting with the automation of accounting processes.
• Coordinate with other members in the team in order to meet monthly cutoff procedures.

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. 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.

Education & Experience

• Possesses a University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting/Finance
• 2+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with a strong focus in Excel
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, and team-oriented skills
• Able to work well in a fast-paced, growth environment
• Able to multi-task with strong attention to detail

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

• Ethical and accountable with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills. Advance mathematical skills and capabilities.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask to meet constant deadlines.
• Excellence in customer service, demonstrated ability to meet and exceed customer needs.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and be an asset to the team; adapt to changing program needs.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Computer
• General Office Equipment

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Sitting for long periods
• Ability to perform complex accounting functions using accounting software
• Use of a computer, phone, and general office equipment
• Communicating with customers via phone and face-to-face
• Working in a group setting, working independently from time-to-time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

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.

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