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Corporate Accountant

FirstService Residential is owned by FirstService Corporation, a proudly Canadian company and one of Canada's great business success stories.

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.

Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

We offer a hybrid working environment with flexible hours. We have a comprehensive benefits program inclusive of a Health Spending Account, Workperks, RRSP program, and more! Most importantly, we are committed to empowering, developing and supporting all our associates.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for general ledger and financial reporting functions, including but not limited to month‑end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation. The successful candidate will have some previous related accounting experience, such as general ledger, financial systems, financial report generation, balance sheet reconciliations and journal entry processing.

The position requires an individual who is ambitious, self‑directed, and capable of working autonomously or with the broader leadership team to achieve the business and financial goals of the company.

• Own the monthly financial close process, including journal entry preparation, review of general ledger activity, and ensuring financial statement accuracy in accordance with accounting policies and GAAP
• Prepare, produce, and distribute timely monthly financial statements and other internal financial reports as needed
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, documenting SOPs, and supporting audits by providing schedules and responding to requests
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, applying technical accounting knowledge and judgment to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
• Prepare variance analyses and related reporting
• Process payroll and support related accounting activities
• Act as a liaison with IT, Operations, and other corporate departments on projects, initiatives, and process improvements impacting the corporate accounting function
• Support accounting system implementations, upgrades, and other software initiatives as required

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting
• 3+ years of Accounting/Finance Experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Word/Excel, including a working knowledge of Excel actions (Pivot Tables, V‑lookups etc.)
• Ability to master financial systems and reporting tools (Great Plains/Management Reporter is an asset)

• Technical accounting knowledge and ability to incorporate that knowledge and synthesize information into actionable recommendations and analysis
• Good understanding of WIP Accounting
• Detail oriented with excel ability to analyze data and circumstances
• Business acumen, analytical and problem solving excels
• Adaptable in using organizational skills to prioritize tasks and take ownership of work; comfort and ability to deliver results in a flexible, fast‑paced work environment
• Ability to anticipate busy schedules and communicate with other members of the team and/or department to complete assignments on time
• Ability to effectively pace work to adhere to financial close deadlines and key deliverables
• Demonstrated integrity in work product and commitment to accuracy
• High sense of urgency
• Ability to adhere to key financial controls in accordance with FASB, Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements and established corporate policy and procedure
• Strong ability to work as a productive and positive team member
• Superior communicational skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate and model company values with internal and external customers by providing a high level of customer service.

Compensation for this role is between $80 - 90,000 + benefits.

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.

FirstService Residential welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.

We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job‑related characteristics.

The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.

Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a "reasonable accommodation," as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com.

Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.