Corporate AP Accountant

Job Title: Corporate AP Accountant – Part Time

 

Reports to: Corporate AP Manager

 

Location: Irvine, CA

 

Hours: 20-25 hours a week

 

Shifts:

 

Summary:

 

The AP Accountant is responsible for Corporate Accounts Payable processing. This position is a critical and integrated member of the Corporate Accounting team and a successful candidate will have previous related accounting experience and the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, high transaction-processing environment.

 

The position requires an individual who is ambitious, self-directed, and capable of working autonomously or with the broader leadership team to achieve the business and financial goals of the company.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Process accounts payable as required, including but not limited to vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, various tax and business licenses and other cash and banking activities.
• Apply technical knowledge and judgment to ensure accuracy of timeliness of AP processing, including the recording of AP activity in the proper period, proper account coding and timely resolution of reconciling items as required.
• Ensure that cash receipts are processed timely and accurately, including but not limited to HOA client payments and miscellaneous receipts as required.
• Manage the Banking Administration activities, including but not limited to user access, bank account set up, signature card maintenance, electronic file processing and maintenance.
• Ensure that weekly/monthly cash activity is updated to ensure accurate and timely cash management and cash projections.
• Ensure that best practices and banking technology are fully leveraged to ensure that best in class cash management functions are utilized.
• Demonstrate understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties requirements to drive implementation of best practices in adherence to Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Procedures for specific job duties.
• Liaison with IT and other departments on various projects, initiatives and process improvements impacting the Corporate Accounting function, as needed and assigned.
• Participate in migration of western and Texas region accounting processes as required.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

BEHAVIORS

 

• Technical accounting knowledge and ability to incorporate that knowledge and synthesize information into actionable recommendations and analyses.
• Adaptable in using organizational skills to prioritize tasks and take ownership of work; comfort and ability to deliver results in a flexible, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to anticipate busy schedules and communicate with other members of the organization/department to complete assignments on time.
• Ability to effectively pace work to adhere to financial close deadlines and key deliverables.
• Demonstrate integrity in work product and commitment to accuracy.
• High sense of urgency.
• Adhere to key financial controls in accordance with GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley requirements and corporate policy.
• Strong ability to work as a team member.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Outlook and Excel, including a working knowledge of complex Excel actions (e.g. pivot tables, v-lookups).
• Ability to master financial systems and reporting tools (Great Plains preferred).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate and model company values with internal and external customers.
• Proactively communicate with team and cross-functional counterparts.

 

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

 

• Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3+ years accounting experience preferred

 

LANGUAGE SKILL

 

• Proficient in English.

 

Mathematical Skills

 

• Excellent general math skills.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

 

• None required

 

About Us:

 

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

 

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, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.