Description General Ledger Accountant First

Service Residential is simplifying property management.

Its hospitality-minded teams serve 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of everypropertyand the life of every resident.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with First

Service Residential.

Overall, this role will be responsible for the accounting of a portfolio of condominiums and/or cooperatives in New York City.

Must have the ability and eagerness to not only produce monthly financial reports but to prepare multiple financial budgets.

This position will be constantly required to hit strict deadlines for the appropriate assigned projects.

The key function of this job is to review all the support teams input into the financial statement process and make sure that everyone has completed their roles according to expectations.

Then this role will complete the financial statement process and be submitted to the Property Manager for final review.

This position will be a key support for the day-to-day accounting support for the Property Managers and Board members.

Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and manage time effectively.

This person will be the conductor for all the varies support teams in creating accurate and timely financial statements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Prepare monthly Reserve bank reconciliations for the assigned portfolio of buildings.

Research and explicit any Operating bank account outstanding items that the bank reconciliation team did not clear.

Prepare monthly financial packages which includes a table of contents Analyze and communicate the actual to budget variances as needed Attend meetings with clients as needed, to explain financials Participate in annual budget preparation for the assigned portfolio of buildings by the assigned deadline dates.

Resolve internal client inquiries submitted via ticketing system, Zendesk Perform the necessary monthly duties such as: Segregate funds appropriately by initiating/scheduling transfers, which includes escrow transfers, reserve contributions, non-operating billing, budgeted reserve funding and non-operating revenue, etc. to reserve bank accounts.





Maintain and update accurate accounting of the liability accounts such as security deposits, etc.

Complete special projects (both internal and external).

Perform the necessary annual duties such as: Year-end close on each of the buildings financial chart of accounts include the annual reports in year-end financials.

Participate in the annual audit process for the entire portfolio including accommodating the auditors needs and requests in a timely manner.

Reallocate the month-to-month budget spread for the financial reports.

Education & Experience Bachelors degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university. 5+ years of experience as an Accountant in the property management Condo/Coop industry is required.

Condominium CAM Allocation and New Development knowledge/experience is preferred Preferred: CPA certification, MBA or related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of assets, cash balance, and availability of funds for projects and cash flow management for capital improvements.

Excellent organization, motivation, leadership, time management and interpersonal skills Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision-making ability.

Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate and provide guidance to all client levels.

Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Proficiency researching the Internet.

Previous experience with financial and accounting programs such as Yardi and MDS is a plus.

Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a cool, calm, and collected attitude.

Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.

Must be self-driven with the ability to identify, plan and prioritize projects and assignments and be able to hit important deadlines.

Knowledge of mechanical operations of a building and equipment preferred.





Compensation Compensation for this role is between $65,000 - $75,000 + benefits 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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Service Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,colour, 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.

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Service Residential welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations areavailable upon request for candidatestakingpart in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.

In accordance with Ontarios Employment Standards Act (ESA) requirements, we confirm that this job posting is for an existing position within our organization. INDHON Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates.

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📌 General Ledger Accountant (Mississauga)
🏢 FirstService Residential
📍 Mississauga