Job Description

Do you have an accounting degree and are looking to join a supportive team of professionals? Do you thrive in a future-focused environment where your feedback and input are valued? Do you want to receive ongoing training in a role where you make a difference in people’s lives?

If you answered YES, to any of these questions, we want to get to know you!

FirstService Residential is now hiring full time accountants to join the team in our Eatontown, NJ Office

This is a full-time salaried position complete benefits including: PTO, Health Insurance, Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k Matching, Vacation, and a company culture that is second to none.

If you’re someone who aligns with our values and are interested in learning more, we encourage you to apply today.

Who We Are: FirstService Residential is the largest provider of third-party community association management in North America. With a presence in 28 states and 3 provinces in Canada we deliver exceptional service and solutions that enhance the value of every property and the lifestyle of every resident in the communities we manage. More information is available at www.firstserviceresidential.com.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• CPA certification and/or related work experience preferred.
• Five (5) + years of experience as Staff or Sr. Accountant in property management or real state fields, residential management preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently.
• Strong communication and analytic skills.
• Detailed oriented with multiple tasks and information organization.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Windows software, especially EXCEL.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned portfolio of properties
• Review/test accounts receivable activities (i.e. potential assessments)
• Review accounts payable activities (i.e. review coding)
• Review cash activities (i.e. review outstanding checks, reconciling items)
• Prepare accrual entries and maintain backup schedules (i.e. accrued interest, prepaid expenses, deferred assessments)
• Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist management with annual budget.
• At year end, close out financial statements, code the new budget, enter budget spreads into the system and prepare monthly/quarterly reserve contribution payment requests for the accounts payable folder
• Work with independent CPAs on audit issues
• Process audits and tax returns prepared by independent CPAs for assigned portfolio (i.e. review draft audits, consider audit entries, distribute tax returns to managers to obtain signatures, mail tax returns by deadlines)
• Monitor investments, cash balances and cash adequacy
• Analyze and confer with managers regarding notable financial matters and variances.
• Attend meetings with clients to discuss accounting issues as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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