Staff Accountant (Remote - For candidates in Fl, Ga, Tn)

FirstService Residential; Florida; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare financial statements for a portfolio of properties. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant experience. As part of the finance team, you will analyze transactions, ensure accuracy of reports, and support Property Managers with financial queries. Comprehensive benefits and occasional travel for training are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401k with company match

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant.
• Ability to handle sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Financial Statement packages.
• Review transactions from Accounts Receivables and Payable.
• Communicate issues that may affect financial statement accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization

Customer Service Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of properties following the department established processes and procedures.

The Staff Accountant position is a Remote position for candidates that live in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Your Responsibilities :

• Analyze and post journal entries to the General Ledger for a given accounting period for an assigned portfolio.
• Prepare and deliver Financial Statement packages for an assigned portfolio of Condominium and / or Homeowners Associations following the quality standards as instructed by Management and departmental guidelines and processes.
• Review and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable to ensure they have been accurately coded and recorded. Identify, investigate, resolve and / or report on discrepancies.
• Research, analyze, identify and explain any variances or unexplained items on the Income Statement and changes on the Balance Sheet.
• Prepare the Financial Statement package and properly review prior to submission to the assigned Supervisor or Sr Accountant for their review. Perform necessary corrections and adjustments as needed within 24 hours for re-review and approval of financials.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data and reports from our various accounting related systems.
• Provide assistance to Property Managers and Regional Directors on accounting matters related to the assigned portfolio.
• Respond timely to requests from the Field Staff and / or Regional Directors as well as all other internal and external customers.
• Analyze and post end-of-year audit entries.
• Communicate timely to your supervisor and the field the potential issues that may affect the accuracy of the financial statements. Follow the departmental escalation process for ensuring resolution of these issues.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university, and minimum one to three years of experience as Staff Accountant in property management or in a full cycle accounting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented with multiple tasks and information organization.
• Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information.
• Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

What We Offer :

As a full-time non - exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and 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.

Disclaimer Statement :

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.