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FirstService Corp · 3 weeks ago

Accountant (General Ledger)

Panama City, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16/hr - $19/hr

First Service Corporation offers fulfilling careers and is seeking a General Ledger Technician. The primary role involves accurate data entry into accounting software and supporting company staff to ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with policies.

Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal EstateSmall and Medium Businesses

Responsibilities

Meet strict deadlines established by the department and management agreements

Understand assets, liabilities, income, and expenses

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Monitor daily cash accounts for deficiencies

Complete journal entries for all applications

Process and pay property tax, insurance, and audit fee invoices

Balance mortgage coupons with the general ledger and the mortgage company - process for payment

Set up and monitor recurring entries

Monitor utility and contract expenses

Import budgets and include accounting information

Complete bank reconciliations

Move funds between accounts as needed

Make deposits using varying systems, including scanning

Attend meetings as directed and undertake other assignments as needed

Qualification

Accounting knowledgeMicrosoft Suite proficiencyData entry accuracyBank reconciliationTyping speedOffice machine skillsReal Page AccountingInterpersonal communicationConfidentiality maintenance

Required

Accurate and timely data entry into accounting software

Support to company staff, supervisors, and managers

Excellent attendance and communication skills

Ability to build lasting business relationships

Exhibit professionalism

Meet strict deadlines established by the department and management agreements

Understand assets, liabilities, income, and expenses

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Monitor daily cash accounts for deficiencies

Complete journal entries for all applications

Process and pay property tax, insurance, and audit fee invoices

Balance mortgage coupons with the general ledger and the mortgage company - process for payment

Set up and monitor recurring entries

Monitor utility and contract expenses

Import budgets and include accounting information

Complete bank reconciliations

Move funds between accounts as needed

Make deposits using varying systems, including scanning

Attend meetings as directed and undertake other assignments as needed

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Knowledge and familiarity with all phases of accounting

Ability to process documents and maintain their confidentiality

Skills in using a multi-function copier, adding machine, multi-line phone, and other office machines required to perform job tasks

Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute with superior accuracy

2-year associate degree or equivalent work experience in accounting

Work with a computer for a minimum of 7 hours daily

Read printed materials and a computer screen

Communicate via email effectively and professionally, phone, or in person during the workday

Perform data entry, keyboarding, and mouse functions to complete job duties timely and efficiently

Use phone systems and office machines

Preferred

Real Page Accounting experience is a plus

Company

FirstService Corp

FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the essential property services sector serving its customers through two industry leading platforms: FirstService Residential - North America's largest manager of residential communities; FirstService Brands - one of North America's largest providers of essential property services to residential and commercial customers delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.

Founded in 1990