Job Description

The CompanyFirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.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 and dental coverage, career training, and support for continued professional development.Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.Job ResponsibilitiesOverall financial responsibility for a portfolio of rental buildings in New York City. Must have the ability and eagerness to not only produce and complete multiple financial statements, but also willing to present the financial statements to the property managers, asset managers and investors of the buildings. This position will be constantly required to hit deadlines in the appropriate assigned projects. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (include but is not limited to):The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Appropriately adjust the equity accounts for the consolidated entities.
• Overall responsibility for analyzing the general ledger (GL) while maintaining the respective balance sheet accounts for the portfolio.
• Complete all bank reconciliations and monthly work papers as assigned to each property.
• Provide monthly accrual based reports, monthly variance explanations, and monthly analysis of receipt batches and pre-posting reports to investors.
• Full knowledge and examination on the cash flow analysis for each entity.
• Manage the full cycle adjustment and reconciliations of the tenant ledgers on a daily basis.
• Manage and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for the assigned portfolio of buildings while also posting the interest on the buildingsxe2x80x99 reserve accounts.
• Responsible for input of all general ledger journal entries such as bank transfer, interest income, expense reclassifications, reserve contributions, etc.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and make any necessary financial adjustments that is deemed necessary while also preparing the monthly financial packages, including a table of contents and any other special reports as requested.
• Ensure that the real estate taxes on each building are paid accordingly in the appropriate period and that enough funds are escrowed in order to make the necessary transfers.
• Oversight of all annual budgets including; preparation of the budget packages, preparation and completion of the budgets no later than the assigned deadline, and presentation of the budgets at the annual finance and investor meetings for each building.
• Work on year-end close on each of the buildingsxe2x80x99 financial accounts and include the annual reports in the year-end financials.
• Produce the year-end security deposit schedule based upon the request from the auditor as needed while also overseeing the annual audit process for the entire portfolio including accommodating the auditorxe2x80x99s needs and requests in a timely manner.

Additional duties & Responsibilities:

• Practices and adheres to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
• Conducts business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Performs or assists with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notifies supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Follows all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Performs any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies:

• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written.
• Solid full cycle accounting experience, preferably with Yardi Voyager.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a demanding environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Well organized, resourceful and able to met deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-pace environment

Education & Experience:Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience in property management.

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, CPA certification, MBA or related work experience is preferred.
• Five (5) plus years of experience as an Accountant in the property management industry or real estate fields, residential management is preferred

In addition:

• Must possess significant accounting experience combined with formal accounting training. CPA designation preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly with both internal and external contacts.
• Proven combination of attention to detail with speed and efficiency are a must.
• Experience using Yardi Voyager.

FirstService Residential would like to thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FirstService Residential