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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Developer Services Specialist - **Company:** FirstService Residential - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Salary:** $54,080.0 - $65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Accounting Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Software - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=723eef299ded0540 ## About the Role Ideal Candidate MUST have: strong Excel skills, problem solving skills, strong communication skills, and preferably builder/HOA/Escrow experience., 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Strong accounting skills particularly accounts receivable. * Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Excel. * Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word and Outlook). * Good written and verbal communication skills. Education & Experience * High School degree preferred. 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 25lbs. * Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. * Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard. * Must be able to move around the office. * Talking and listening/hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with builder representatives, co-workers, and other staff. Tools & Equipment Used * General office equipment ## Description The Developer Services Department is a specialized, customer facing department that handles all developer related association matters for new developments, including new community phasing, processing initial sales, budget updates and implementation, billing unsold lots, and reviewing bond status. The Developer Services Specialist leads the Developer Services Coordinator and is the point of contact for all internal and external clients of assigned associations, and liaison for all escrow related matters., * Serve as initial point of contact for new developer clients, introducing builder to FirstService annexation and billing process * Participate in new association launch meetings for new contracted developments * Responsible for onboarding new developments and intake of new phases, including: * Review of CC&Rs, public reports, address lists, developer agreements * Create initial assessment registers and updates register for new phase units * Preparation of blanket demands for escrow * Phase writeup process * New phase upload to customer portal, Connect * Obtain and implement new DRE phasing budget * Field issues / inquiries from builder clients and manage through to resolution * Monthly billing to various builders, including generation of invoice, payment application, managing builder delinquencies. * Implement new phase annexation by obtaining appropriate Department of Real Estate documents/filings and making necessary system updates. * Process first-time closing between builder and homeowner, including move-out of builder and move-in of new owner; update all office and accounting systems. * Monthly billing to builders; generate invoice; post payment; report builder delinquencies. * Facilitate assessment bond release process for Developer, Community Manager, and HOA Board of Directors * Implement unit changes in CARIA and phase setup chargebacks for corporate billing to HOA * Create and retain electronic images of all invoicing, closing, and annexation/phasing documents. * Remote deposit processing via check scanner * Preparation of manual deposits where applicable * Process on-line electronic deposit checks for clients and monitor the destruction of checks on a monthly basis. * Pick-up of all checks/mail from deposit drop sites and office mailboxes. * Sort and distribute mail to appropriate parties for processing. * Opening of mail and batching checks in preparation for deposit. * Ensure compliance with data privacy and secure handling of sensitive documents. * Deliver professional and courteous customer service to external and internal clients. * Prepare special billings and reconciliations as requested. * Produce title searches as required * Aid in the training of Developer Services Coordinator(s) * Follows quality system procedures. * Excellent attendance and timely for work and meetings. * Professionalism exhibited in dress and demeanor. * Adherence to service principle. * Use of forms and procedures established by the company. * Write correspondence to the standards established by the company. * Organization of workspace. * Attendance at all mandatory company functions. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [The ABC of DX](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/727-the-abc-of-dx) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [Emergency Discussion: Can’t Hire the Right Developers? 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