Accounting Analyst

**Accounting Analyst**

FirstService 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, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

**Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.**

**Why choose Us**
- ** We offer career advancement opportunities**:

- ** A comprehensive benefit plan**:

- ** Work perks**:

- ** Discounted gym membership**:

- ** Employee Assistance Program**:

- ** The opportunity to be a part of a great team**

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for providing support to the Financial Reporting Team in the areas of Billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Reporting. Strong communication and analytical skills are required to connect with internal stakeholders.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Reporting/Accounting:

- Assist in preparing accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department.
- Assist with the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
- Generate system reports through CRM and turn raw data into actionable reports for Managers.
- Participate in team initiatives to implement process improvements for financial reporting, system improvements and automation.
- Run ad-hoc analysis as requested by business partners and financial reporting team

Billing:

- Billing/posting multiple revenue types to our Great Plains corporate accounting system
- Performing reconciliation of billings to contracted amounts in accordance with agency agreements
- Updating and maintaining schedules of management fees
- Obtaining approvals for changes in contracted revenues and filing related documentation
- Capturing reimbursable expenses to be charged back to clients

Accounts receivable responsibilities include:

- Recording and posting payments received by cash, cheque, pre-authorized withdrawals or electronic funds transfer
- Follow-up on outstanding balances on aged A/R listing per company policy
- Reconciling the sub-ledger at month end
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
- Preparing monthly analysis to identify variances in monthly revenues and billings
- Producing standard and ad hoc monthly reports as required
- Special billings

Periodically completing special projects and performing other tasks consistent with the stated objective of the position

**Education & Experience**
- A degree or diploma in accounting is required

**Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies**
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
- Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to input complex formulas and create Pivot Tables
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP is an asset
- Standard proficiency in Word and Outlook
- Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines in all circumstances
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships within the organization
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal

**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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