Staff Accountant Jobs

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Compensation Range: $55k+ annually

Why FirstService Residential?

Our associates are the reason for our success! We are looking for quality people who do what’s right and build great relationships with the residents in the communities we serve. At FirstService Residential, we live our values every day. If you are passionate about helping people live better lives and are looking for an environment with room for career growth, you’re in the right place!

What You’ll Get

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

Position Summary

Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a diverse group of homeowner associations (HOA's). Prepare statements, record necessary journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, create supporting schedules and ensure GAAP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

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

Core Values

• Own It
• Improve It
• Be Genuinely Helpful
• Build Great Relationships
• Aim High
• Do What’s Right

What we are looking for

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

Education and Experience

• HOA industry or related experience is preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Work Location: 9000 E Pima Center Pkwy Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Work Days: Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day

About us

FirstService Residential is North America's foremost property management firm. Our dedication, responsiveness and integrity are why thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada choose FirstService Residential to manage their properties. We have expertise working with complex communities with large budgets and numerous amenities.

To learn more about our company and culture, visit https://www.fsresidential.com/arizona/

Disclaimer

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 law.