Accountant, Client GL

FirstService Residential; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid volunteer time

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

HSA / FSA

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Client Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting for a diverse HOA client base in Scottsdale, AZ. You’ll prepare statements, perform journal entries, reconcile balances, and ensure GAAP compliance for all actions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in HOA/real estate. In-office, full-time position with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in accrual basis accounting and GAAP compliance.
• Experience with general ledger entries and monthly close processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Experience in HOA or property management accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and post general ledger journal entries for monthly close.
• Review financial statements and liaison with clients and property managers.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare schedules.
• Support budgeting and ad hoc financial analysis/reporting.
• Coordinate AR, AP, and banking activities and investigate variances.
• Assist boards and committees with accounting-related questions.

Skills

Accrual accounting

GAAP

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Jenark

Yardi

Job description

Description

Job Overview: As the Client Accountant you will manage the accounting and financial reporting for a diverse group of homeowner associations (HOA). You will prepare financial statements, record necessary journal entries, conduct balance sheet and bank reconciliations and create supporting schedules/analysis and ensure GAAP compliance.

Compensation

$60k - $65k annually, based on experience. FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities

• Create and process general ledger journal entries to support monthly financial close process
• Review financial statements and act as liaison to clients and property managers accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet account and complete supporting schedules monthly
• Support budget process and create ad hoc financial analysis/reporting
• Interact with AR, AP and banking departments to ensure appropriate activity is complete, variances analyzed and issues corrected
• Review and respond timely and professionally to questions and concerns by board members, and ensure complex accounting issues are handled timely and accurately
• Attend meetings as required to provide accounting assistance to community boards and committees
• Adhere to accounting close checklist so that final reporting packages can be sent on time and accurately
• Perform necessary month-end duties (recording cash transfers, budget transfers and AR/AP journal entries, validate bad debt J/E adjustments, etc.)
• Maintain financial computer information files in a systematic and orderly manner

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide backup support for Accounting Administrator functions during absences, periods of increased workload, or as business needs require
• Assist with utility account administration, including account onboarding, account updates, research, and issue resolution as needed
• Assist with tax compliance activities, including tax payment coordination, tracking, documentation, and follow-up
• Support audit-related activities by gathering financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation and assisting with audit follow-up items
• Assist with community onboarding and offboarding activities, including financial account and utility transitions as needed
• Support property tax administration and related documentation, tracking, and payment activities as needed
• Partner with the Accounting Administrator, Banking, Community Management, and other internal teams to research and resolve accounting or administrative issues
• Provide additional accounting and operational support to the department as business needs require
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• A thorough understanding and proficiency in managing accrual basis accounting
• Proficiency in Accounting software (i.e., Sage, Jenark, Yardi, etc.)
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications with considerable skill in leveraging Excel
• Detail oriented
• Exceptional interpersonal skills resulting
• Outstanding communication skills
• Tremendous listener with the ability to diffuse tense situations
• Able to work collaboratively and cooperatively
• Superb judgment and decision-making skills
• Able to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Accounting Experience: 5+ Years of progressive accounting experience
• HOA Industry or Related Experience (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Sit/stand for extended time periods
• Use of keyboard, calculator, scanners, bank scanners
• Use of computer, internet, intranet, video training, meeting
• Able to work in-office as we are currently not offering remote work

Work Location

: Scottsdale Corporate Office; 9000 E Pima Center Pkwy Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, Full-time

What We Offer

• 10 company paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Identity theft, legal services
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match

Disclaimer

The above information in 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, color, 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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