GL Accountant

Position: Corporate GL Accountant

Reports to: Financial Reporting Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Shifts: Monday - Friday
Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home*

FirstService Residential, North America's foremost property management firm. We're all about our associates, and as we continue to grow, we're looking for even more quality people who share our dedication to doing what's right, improving residents' quality of life, building great relationships and truly making a difference for their clients, their colleagues and themselves.

JOB SUMMARY: The Corporate GL Accountant is responsible for General Ledger and Financial Reporting functions, including but not limited to month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement production. This position is a critical and integrated member of the Finance team. The successful candidate will have previous related accounting experience, such as general ledger, financial systems, financial report generation, balance sheet reconciliations and journal entry processing.

The position requires an individual who is ambitious, self-directed, and capable of working autonomously or with the broader leadership team to achieve the business and financial goals of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the monthly financial close, including journal entry processing and general ledger account activity review to ensure financial statement accuracy and adherence to accounting policy and GAAP as required.
• Produce monthly financial statements and other internal and external financial reports as necessary.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations; apply technical knowledge and judgment to ensure accuracy of accounts and timely resolution of reconciling items as required.
• Administer various compensation programs as required.
• Demonstrate understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties requirements to drive implementation of best practices in adherence to Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Procedures for specific job duties.
• Liaison with IT and other departments on various projects, initiatives and process improvements impacting the Corporate Accounting function, as needed and assigned.
• Participate in migration of western region accounting processes as required.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical accounting knowledge and ability to incorporate that knowledge and synthesize information into actionable recommendations and analyses.
• High degree of business acumen and analytical and problem solving skills.
• Adaptable in using organizational skills to prioritize tasks and take ownership of work; comfort and ability to deliver results in a flexible, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to anticipate busy schedules and communicate with other members of the organization/department to complete assignments on time.
• Ability to effectively pace work to adhere to financial close deadlines and key deliverables.
• Demonstrated integrity in work product and commitment to accuracy.
• High sense of urgency.
• Adhere to key financial controls in accordance with GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley requirements and corporate policy.
• Strong ability to work as a team member.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Word and Excel, including a working knowledge of complex Excel actions (e.g. pivot tables, v-lookups).
• Ability to master financial systems and reporting tools (Great Plains and Management Reporter preferred).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate and model company values with internal and external customers.
• Proactively communicate with team and cross-functional counterparts.

About Us:

We're all about our associates, and as we continue to grow, we're looking for even more quality people who share our dedication to doing what's right, improving residents' quality of life, building great relationships and truly making a difference for their clients, their colleagues and themselves. Is that you? If so, apply today or join our community and learn more about FirstService Residential.

To learn more about our company and culture, please visit www.fsresidential.com/california

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, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

*Except for close out week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired rate of pay?

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location