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General Ledger Accountant

FirstService Residential
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger Accountant position at FirstService Residential?

Description

Job Overview:

As a General Ledger Accountant,you’llbe responsibleforanalyzing and reporting the financial activities of your assigned community. Working closely with building management and Board of Trustees to prepare andmonitorcommunity budgets and cash management.

This a remote position eligible for residents of the following states: MA, NY, NJ, PA, VA, WV, DE, MD, SC, NC, GA, FL, TX, MI, IL, IN, NV, AZ, CA and the District of Columbia

Your 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 andmaintainbackup schedules (i.e.accrued interest, prepaid expenses, deferred assessments)
  • Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet accountson a monthly basis.
  • Assistmanagement 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)
  • Monitorinvestments, cash balances and cash adequacy

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financefrom 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 realstatefields, residential management preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
  • Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently.
  • Strong communicationand analytic skills.
  • Detailed oriented with multiple tasks and information organization.
  • Highproficiencyin Microsoft Windows software, especially EXCEL.

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision,and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paidholidaysand a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may berequiredto attend training and other company functions.

Compensation:, $28.00 - $30.00 perhour

Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics.

Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.

Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com.

Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.

Salary : $28 - $31

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