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Job Overview:
As a Senior Lead Accountant, you will collaborate and work closely with internal and external parties to ensure timely and accurate financial statement delivery and reporting. Act as main point of contact for accounting communication between vendors, managers, finance committees, board of directors and internal departments.
Compensation: $28.85-36.06/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.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide Support and Act as Coordination Point with Outsource Partners
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Financial Statements through training, coordination and guidance with outsource partners to include escalation to external and internal resource(s), if needed.
- Review Financial Statements and review notes produced by outsource partners ensuring that all items are properly addressed, prior to issuance.
- Analyze and resolve General Ledger issues and work with outsource partners to expedite solutions to accounting issues.
- Follow, interpret, and provide guidance on assigned systems and procedures.
Provide Support and Act as Coordination Point with Community Management and Finance Committee/Board of Directors and Third Parties
- Act as Single Point of Contact for Community Managers, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors to address any questions relating to published Financial Statements and associated accounting processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Banking, and Accounts Receivable. This includes being available to participate in calls/meetings.
- Identification of value-added reporting/tasks for assigned Financial Statements based on interaction with Finance Committee/Board of Directors.
- Analyze and resolve General Ledger issues and work with Community Managers, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors to expedite solutions to accounting issues.
- Coordinate with external third-party auditors, communication to staff, and coordinate any updates to Financial Statement preparation and presentation based on industry accounting standards.
Production and Review of Financial Statements for Key Community Association Clients
- Production of Financial Statements not assigned to outsource resources, as needed, including those from other Regions.
- Ability to own all complexities of Financial Statement Preparation.
- Review of Financial Statements not assigned outsource partners as needed, including those from other Regions using the “Reviewer’s Checklist”.
Provide Guidance and Address Issues in the Following General Ledger Areas
- Support Accounts Payable issues including:
1) Addressing questions from Vendor and/or Community Manager
2) Addressing AP workflow, based on vendor information
3) Providing guidance on invoice coding and approving within the Avid system
4) Providing guidance on Ad Hoc invoices for Reserve Transfers.
- Review and coordinate monthly Reserve Transfers, annual updates, and mid-month transfers, if needed.
- Support outsourced resources and management in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
- Support IMA, REA, and Banking Workflow Processing.
- Assist with research on any outstanding or unexplained items.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review monthly Cash Flow forecasts, as needed.
- Maintain strong documentation standards and audit trails.
- Analyze end-of-year audit entries.
- Ensure End of Year/Quarterly Tax Payments are accurate and processed timely.
- Follow company protocols maintaining confidentiality and protection of sensitive and/or Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
- Assist with special requests and projects as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Hold self and team accountable for delivering on business goals.
- Demonstrate and model company values with internal and external customers.
- Anticipate needs for clients and community management.
- Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills; communicates well to non-technical users and balances being detailed with see the bigger picture.
- Excellent relationship/interpersonal skills with external and internal clients; is persuasive and patient, listens well that results in strong working relationships.
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines; committed to getting the job done.
- Persuasive and patient personality, listens well.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
- Superb judgment and decision-making skills.
- Able to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands.
- Expert in the use of the General Ledger system Jenark.
- Proficient with MS Office and Excel applications.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance-related field preferred.
3+ years accounting experience and management experience preferred.
Property management/HOA experience is a plus.
Proficient in the understanding and application of Accrual, Modified Accrual, and Cash Financial Statements.
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.
- Sitting/standing for extended time periods
- Use of keyboard, calculator, scanners, bank scanners
- Use of computer, internet, intranet, video training and meetings
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and those working 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Legal services
- Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
- Domestic partner coverage
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
About us:
FirstService 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.
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. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics.
Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.
Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com.
Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.
Description
Job Overview:
As a Senior Lead Accountant, you will collaborate and work closely with internal and external parties to ensure timely and accurate financial statement delivery and reporting. Act as main point of contact for accounting communication between vendors, managers, finance committees, board of directors and internal departments.
Compensation: $28.85-36.06/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.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide Support and Act as Coordination Point with Outsource Partners
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Financial Statements through training, coordination and guidance with outsource partners to include escalation to external and internal resource(s), if needed.
- Review Financial Statements and review notes produced by outsource partners ensuring that all items are properly addressed, prior to issuance.
- Analyze and resolve General Ledger issues and work with outsource partners to expedite solutions to accounting issues.
- Follow, interpret, and provide guidance on assigned systems and procedures.
Provide Support and Act as Coordination Point with Community Management and Finance Committee/Board of Directors and Third Parties
- Act as Single Point of Contact for Community Managers, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors to address any questions relating to published Financial Statements and associated accounting processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Banking, and Accounts Receivable. This includes being available to participate in calls/meetings.
- Identification of value-added reporting/tasks for assigned Financial Statements based on interaction with Finance Committee/Board of Directors.
- Analyze and resolve General Ledger issues and work with Community Managers, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors to expedite solutions to accounting issues.
- Coordinate with external third-party auditors, communication to staff, and coordinate any updates to Financial Statement preparation and presentation based on industry accounting standards.
Production and Review of Financial Statements for Key Community Association Clients
- Production of Financial Statements not assigned to outsource resources, as needed, including those from other Regions.
- Ability to own all complexities of Financial Statement Preparation.
- Review of Financial Statements not assigned outsource partners as needed, including those from other Regions using the “Reviewer’s Checklist”.
Provide Guidance and Address Issues in the Following General Ledger Areas
- Support Accounts Payable issues including:
1) Addressing questions from Vendor and/or Community Manager
2) Addressing AP workflow, based on vendor information
3) Providing guidance on invoice coding and approving within the Avid system
4) Providing guidance on Ad Hoc invoices for Reserve Transfers.
- Review and coordinate monthly Reserve Transfers, annual updates, and mid-month transfers, if needed.
- Support outsourced resources and management in the preparation of annual operating budgets.
- Support IMA, REA, and Banking Workflow Processing.
- Assist with research on any outstanding or unexplained items.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review monthly Cash Flow forecasts, as needed.
- Maintain strong documentation standards and audit trails.
- Analyze end-of-year audit entries.
- Ensure End of Year/Quarterly Tax Payments are accurate and processed timely.
- Follow company protocols maintaining confidentiality and protection of sensitive and/or Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
- Assist with special requests and projects as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Hold self and team accountable for delivering on business goals.
- Demonstrate and model company values with internal and external customers.
- Anticipate needs for clients and community management.
- Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills; communicates well to non-technical users and balances being detailed with see the bigger picture.
- Excellent relationship/interpersonal skills with external and internal clients; is persuasive and patient, listens well that results in strong working relationships.
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines; committed to getting the job done.
- Persuasive and patient personality, listens well.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to work collaboratively and cooperatively.
- Superb judgment and decision-making skills.
- Able to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands.
- Expert in the use of the General Ledger system Jenark.
- Proficient with MS Office and Excel applications.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance-related field preferred.
3+ years accounting experience and management experience preferred.
Property management/HOA experience is a plus.
Proficient in the understanding and application of Accrual, Modified Accrual, and Cash Financial Statements.
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.
- Sitting/standing for extended time periods
- Use of keyboard, calculator, scanners, bank scanners
- Use of computer, internet, intranet, video training and meetings
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and those working 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Legal services
- Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
- Domestic partner coverage
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
About us:
FirstService 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.
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. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics.
Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.
Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com.
Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Bookkeeper
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval for bookkeeping roles hinges on proving the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field. Pull the O*NET profile for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks to document the standard educational requirement before your employer files.
Target industries with high LCA filing volume
Healthcare systems, staffing firms, and logistics companies file LCAs for bookkeeper roles far more consistently than retail or hospitality employers. Filtering by industry before you apply saves time and improves your odds of finding an employer already familiar with the H-1B process.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter bookkeeper openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list positions without any sponsorship infrastructure, so you're only spending time on employers who have actually filed for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title before USCIS will approve your petition. Run your specific ZIP code and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search so you know the floor before salary discussions begin.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch past five months. If your employer is filing a cap-subject petition and you have a firm start date, ask them to add premium processing to the I-129 so USCIS responds within 15 business days instead.
Prepare bookkeeping software credentials before interviews
Employers sponsoring H-1B bookkeepers increasingly list QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite proficiency as degree-equivalent justification in the LCA job description. Documented certifications in these platforms strengthen the specialty occupation argument and make you a stronger candidate at the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Bookkeeper: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bookkeeper role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A bookkeeper job description that requires a degree in accounting or finance, rather than just general business experience, is far more likely to pass the specialty occupation test. Roles framed around data entry or clerical tasks without a degree requirement typically don't qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for bookkeeper positions?
Healthcare networks, accounting firms, logistics companies, and large professional services firms file LCAs for bookkeeper roles with the most consistency. Smaller businesses occasionally sponsor, but they're less likely to have an immigration attorney on retainer to manage the filing. Migrate Mate lets you filter bookkeeper openings by verified H-1B LCA filing history so you're targeting employers who have actually gone through the process.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a bookkeeper role mid-year?
Cap-exempt employers like nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions at any time. For cap-subject employers, new H-1B petitions must go through the annual lottery, which USCIS typically opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're already in H-1B status with a different employer, a transfer to a new bookkeeping role doesn't require lottery entry.
What wage level will my employer likely need to pay for a bookkeeper H-1B?
The DOL sets four prevailing wage levels based on experience, supervision, and complexity. Most bookkeeper H-1B petitions are filed at Level 1 or Level 2, reflecting entry- to mid-level roles. The exact floor depends on your job location and the SOC code your employer selects. Use the OFLC Wage Search with your city and the relevant bookkeeping SOC code to find the current prevailing wage before you negotiate.
Does a bookkeeper on H-1B status need to stay with the same employer?
No. Under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your place in the process. If you've had an I-140 approved for 180 days or more, portability protections apply to your priority date as well. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can start working once they receive the receipt notice.