Lead Accountant

Description

Job Overview:

As a Lead Accountant, you will collaborate and work closely with internal and external parties to ensure timely and accurate financial statement delivery and reporting. Act as main point of contact for accounting communication between vendors, managers, and internal departments.

Your Responsibilities

Provide support and act as liaison between FirstService departments and Outsource Partners regarding the following:

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Financial Statements through training, coordination and guidance with outsource partners to include escalation to external and internal resource(s), if needed.
• Review Financial Statements and review notes produced by outsource partners ensuring that all items are properly addressed, prior to issuance.
• Analyze and resolve General Ledger issues and work with outsource partners to expedite solutions to accounting issues
• Assist with research on any outstanding or unexplained items.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain strong documentation standards and audit trails.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Prepare monthly financial statements and all duties associated with the production and maintenance of accounts owned:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for multiple homeowner association accounts.
• Process general ledger journal entries to ensure a successful client financial statement close.
• Have a strong understanding of accrual accounting.
• Interact with other departments to review financial statements and research questions regarding specific issues such as AR variances, banking, and financial activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and Bank Accounts
• Adhere to the financial production accounting close checklist so that final reporting packages can be sent to clients and association board members.
• Performs necessary month-end duties such as recording cash transfers, budget transfers, and AR/AP Journal entries.
• Review and research client issues and questions and record necessary correcting journal entries.
• Perform necessary year-end duties such as: closing year-end associations and implementing new budget and budget templates.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Proven track record in developing and managing professional teams.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and Accrual Method Accounting.
• Familiarity with NRS regulations preferred.
• Proficient in advanced accounting software applications.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Capability to sit for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for typing and keyboard use.
• Consistent and regular attendance is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard office hours, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends, as needed.
  
  

Work Location: Las Vegas, NV

What We Offer

• 10 company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Identity theft, legal services
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
  
  

Disclaimer

The above information in 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.

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 laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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