Senior GL Accountant

Job Overview

Senior GL Accountant provides an excellent opportunity for applicants to advance in their accounting career and climb into a leadership role. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, broad experience in general ledger accounting, and possess leadership, mentorship, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. They will learn the principals of advanced property management accounting, review financials, perform client facing meetings, and be part of a growing team of expert accountants.

$26.44 - 33.65/hr.

• Process general ledger journal entries to ensure a successful client financial statement close.
• Review financial statements and act as liaison to clients and property managers accounts.
• Interact with AR, AP and banking departments to ensure variances are analyzed and corrected.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Adhere to the financial production accounting close checklist so that final reporting packages can be sent to clients and association board members on time and with accuracy.
• Perform necessary month‑end duties such as recording cash transfers, budget transfers and AR/AP journal entries; validate bad debt J/E adjustments; prepare and analyze intercompany journal entries so that amounts are balanced at month end.
• Perform necessary year‑end duties such as closing year‑end associations and implementing new budget and budget templates.
• Assist regional controllers and assistant controllers with board calls, budgets, and reviews.
• Perform required banking duties for the association (operating transfers/withdrawals, interest check deposits, other check deposits, safekeeping guidelines).
• Work with the budget team to ensure the appropriate uploading of new client budgets and financials.
• Attend client meetings, review questions and concerns by board members, and ensure complex accounting issues are handled timely and accurately.
• Maintain financial computer information files in a systematic and orderly manner.
• Other projects and assignments as presented by the controller.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team leadership and mentorship skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be part of an energetic, outgoing accounting team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• Accounting experience: 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience (preferred).

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time employees and those working 30+ hours.
• Part‑time employees working 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision.
• 401(k) match.
• Time off including vacation, sick leave, and company‑paid holidays.
• Pet insurance available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Legal services.
• Free emotional well‑being and daily life assistance support for all associates.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.

First Service Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

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 exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with First Service Residential.

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…