Job Title: Junior Staff Accountant

Reports To: Regional Controller

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary Range: $20-$22/hr

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The Company

FirstService Residential is North America's foremost property management firm. Our dedication, responsiveness and integrity are why thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada choose FirstService Residential to manage their properties. We have expertise working with complex communities with large budgets and numerous amenities. In addition, we manage commercial associations and mixed-use developments, as well as multi-family and investor-owned rental and REO properties for institutional and private equity clients.

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

WHY WORK FOR US?

At FirstService Residential, we're all about our associates and are always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. We employ people across a range of occupations and offer benefits for both full and part-time employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and part time 30+ hours)
• Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision
• 401K match
• Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays
• Pet insurance available
• Verizon discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Legal services
• Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
• Domestic partner coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account

Job Summary

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate to gain valuable on-the-job experience. The successful candidate will have an interest in general ledger accounting, be motivated by the chance to work with a larger team and be interested in learning the basics of property management accounting and finance with the intent of ultimately growing into many leadership roles that we offer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process general ledger journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank accounts
• Train with Staff Accountant I and II to learn month end close duties such as cash transfers, and bank reconciliations.
• Train with Staff Accountant I and II to run various reports and send reports and statements to clients
• Assist with other financial reporting projects as necessary

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or similar (Preferred)
• Accounting Experience: 0 (Required)

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications, (Outlook, Access, Excel and Word).
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be part of an energetic outgoing Accounting Team
• Be hard working and dependable

Tools & Equipment Used

General office equipment; computer, phone, scanner, copier, etc.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, vendors and our clients

This is a full time position with typical scheduled hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May be required to work overtime as needed and approved by supervisor. Consistent and regular attendance required.

Travel

N/A

Disclaimer

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 reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.