Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

FirstService Residential; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Corporate Senior Accountant to prepare monthly financial statements for assigned markets and to post general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, variance analysis, and collaboration with market leaders to drive efficiencies while managing confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 3–5 years of related experience.
• CPA preferred; must be pursued/completed within 2 years of hire.
• Strong Excel/MS Office proficiency and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and support schedules.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Document and monitor internal controls for regulatory compliance.
• Review transaction reports for GL accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze variances and explain accounts for departments/markets.
• Prepare workbooks for tax, audit, and other reporting needs.
• Assist market leaders with financial statement guidance and efficiencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Deadline driven

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred within 2 years

Tools

General Ledger

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description Job Overview: The Corporate Senior Accountant is responsible for performing daily tasks to prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements for assigned markets and/or regions, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial statements and support schedules for assigned departments and/or markets.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Manage regulatory compliance by documenting and monitoring internal controls
• Review and analyze periodic transaction reports for general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy. Identify, investigate, resolve and/or report on identified discrepancies.
• Research, analyze and explain variances for assigned accounts and departments and/or markets.
• Prepare workbooks as needed for tax, audit and other company reporting requirements.
• Build relationships by providing assistance and guidance to market leaders on their financial statements and identify areas to drive efficiencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to ensure work is being completed accurately, efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience. CPA certification is preferred and required within 2 years of hire date.
• Strong administrative background.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be highly productive, able to balance competing priorities and meet all established productivity measures.
• Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. High proficiency researching the Internet.
• Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment.

What We Offer

As an exempt 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.

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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