GL Accountant

FirstService Residential; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a GL Accountant in Dallas, TX. The role entails preparing financial statements and reviewing financial documents while ensuring compliance with GAAP regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least two years of experience. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401k with company match

Occasional travel for training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of two years of accounting experience.
• Property management industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for multiple associations.
• Resolve banking issues and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with budget preparation and maintain documentation standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

AVID system

Job description

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Description

Job Overview: This position requires a strong background in accounting as well as strong computer skills. The Client Accountant is responsible for producing detailed monthly financial statements for anywhere between 18 to 25 associations/clients, depending on volume of work and financial complexity. This position is extremely fast-paced. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, be able to work well under pressure, meet hard deadlines, and have excellent communication and presentation skills. Your Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews association financial statements, P-L variances, bank reconciliations.
• Prepares, reviews, and resolves banking issues.
• Monitors bank accounts to identify excess funds for opportunities to improve investment income.
• Processes bank account transfers.
• Prepares financial statements in accordance with GAAP regulations for not for profit organizations.
• Supports management in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Reviews expense coding and approves invoices in the A/P (AVID) system.
• Assists with review of association shortfall funding requests, if deemed necessary.
• Conducts research on any outstanding or unexplained items.
• Identifies and records income and expenses by accounting periods and follows accounting schedules by preparing accruals, prepaid schedules, or receivables schedules in a timely manner.
• Responds to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Communicates with management, BOD members, developers and/or bank representatives, as needed.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness, making recommendations to Director.
• Prepares monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Assists in special requests and projects as needed.
• Maintains strong documentation standards and audit trails to support all transactions.
• Analyzes and posts end-of-year audit entries.
• Protects organization-s value by keeping information confidential, following the Code of Ethics Policy.
• Other duties or projects as deemed necessary by Management.

Skills - Qualifications: Education/Training: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accountingfrom a four-year college or universityis required. Minimum of two years of experience required. Property Management industry experienced preferred but not required. Experience/Knowledge/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. Excellent communication skills. Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices, ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently. Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize workload, meet hard and fast deadline. Must be a team player. Must possess strong analytical skills. Detail-oriented with multiple tasks, information organization. What We Offer: As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions. Compensation:$26 - $27.50 / hour Disclaimer: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. #I-CO1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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