General Ledger Accounting Supervisor

Description

Job Overview:

As a Supervisor of General Ledger Accounting , you'll be responsible for partnering with the General Ledger Accounting team and Operations leaders to provide excellent service to a portfolio of external resources.

This hybrid role reports to our downtown Corporate office in Manhattan, New York .

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of 60 to 120 clients (number dependent on property complexity) to provide oversight on timely distribution of accurate financials and other client deliverables. Inclusive of the following tasks:
  • Review monthly Financial Statement packages for assigned portfolio of properties following the standards established by FirstService Residential.
  • Review and analyze report review checklist to determine completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
  • Ensure that the accountant segregates the non-operating monies via internal transfers
  • Provide feedback and revisions to accountants producing the financial statement packages for the assigned portfolio.
  • Investigate issues identified during financial statement review and provide corrective actions/instructions to the accountant responsible for production of the financial statements.
• Provide assistance and guidance to property management groups to resolve issues or questions related to the financial operations for the assigned portfolio.
• Attend Board meetings to provide support on complex financial matters.
• Support and coordinate the development of annual budgets
• Annually collect and deliver documentation and transaction details to auditors using Zendesk and SharePoint platforms
• Utilize and update internal and external tracking systems for requests (i.e. Zendesk and RealServ), inquiries and work tasks requiring execution.
• Evaluate and approve AVID critical and capital invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment processing
• Collaborate with cross departmental teams (financial management, cash management, contract management, insurance, etc.) to review products and programs in place for assigned clients and support in maximizing value for the client.
• Manage property transition in and out requirements within 60 days of receiving notice
• Prepare and deliver monthly Financial Statement packages as needed for specific properties following the standards established by FirstService Residential. Inclusive of the following tasks:
  • Confirm bank accounts are reconciled.
  • Prepare required reconciliations and supporting schedules for financial package
  • Analyze the variance analysis and details for each account to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger as needed. Review periodic reports of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and correct errors prior to close of accounting period.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable to ensure they have been accurately coded and recorded. Identify, investigate, resolve, and/or report on discrepancies.
  • Initiate and process internal reallocations of non-operating revenue to maintain proper fund separation and financial clarity
• Prepare additional financial reports requested by the Client to be included in the Financial Package or provided to the Property Manager and/or Board of directors

Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and 5 years' experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting practices
• Works effectively with coworkers, clients, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
• Must possess a high energy attitude and an ability to multi-task/prioritize different projects at any given time.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Teams. Experience working with ticketing systems preferred.

What We Offer :

As a full-time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits including your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short - term and long-term disability , legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. You will also be eligible for company - paid life insurance and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401 ( k ) with company match.

Compensation

$ 85,000 - $ 115,000 / year

Disclaimer Statement

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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