Supervisor, Client GL

Description

General Ledger Accounting Supervisor

First Service Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.

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 being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with First Service Residential.

As a member of the Client Accounting Team, this role is responsible for delivering detailed financial statement packages, account reconciliations, and report analysis for a variety of client accounts. The Supervisor’s portfolio will be primarily prepared by external resources, and their role will be the internal liaison for questions and action items related to the production of the financial statements. The role closely partners with the General Ledger Accounting leadership team and works cross-functionally with the property management group to meet and exceed client expectations.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Portfolio Supervision

Manage a portfolio of 60 clients 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 First Service 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.

• Participate in the annual audit process for the entire portfolio including accommodating the auditor’s needs and requests in a timely manner, using Zendesk and SharePoint platforms

• Support and coordinate the development of annual budgets

• Utilize and update internal and external tracking systems for requests (i.e. Zendesk and Real Serv), inquiries and work tasks requiring execution.

• Manage property transition IN & OUT requirements within 60 days of receiving notice

• 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.

Property Accounting

Prepare and deliver monthly Financial Statement packages as needed for specific properties following the standards established by First Service Residential. Inclusive of the following tasks:

• Confirm Operating bank accounts are prepared and research unreconciled transactions

• Reconcile Reserve bank accounts and research unreconciled transactions

• Compile supporting schedules for financial package

• Analyze the variance analysis and details for each account to ensure accuracy and

• completeness.

• Review periodic reports of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and correct errors prior to close of accounting period.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger as needed.

• Prepare, review, and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure they have been accurately coded and recorded.…