JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant performs all accounting and customer service related duties for a portfolio of associations. The Staff Accountant works closely, as a team, with the Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM) and Administrative Assistant for the assigned portfolio to provide the highest level of customer service.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or its equivalent and three (3) years of relevant accounting experience.
- Experience with financial statements is required.
- Successfully pass pre-employment screenings and background/reference checks.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to coordinate/manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, vendors and customers/clients of all professional levels.
- Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, creative, and independent thinking.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s philosophy of high quality, professionalism, and organizational culture.
KNOWLEDGE & CRITICAL SKILLS
Must have a working knowledge of applicable company policies, procedures, state licensing standards, and must be familiar with accreditation expectations, including, but not limited to:
- Knowledge and application of double entry accounting processes is required.
- Some knowledge and application of accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P) and bank reconciliations is required.
- Knowledge of multi-company financial statements is preferred.
- Knowledge of community management industry is preferred.
- Knowledge and application of TOPS Software is highly preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares standard monthly financial packets and backup schedules for designated associations to include but not limited to the following:
- Balance Sheets
- Income/Expense Statement
- A/R Aging Summary
- A/P Open Items
- Pre-paid Owners Reports
- Reserve Schedule
- Reserve Contributions
- Pre-paid Insurance
- Insurance Payable
- Accrued Expenses Payable
- Prepaid Expenses
- Refundable Deposits
- Ensures reserves are properly funded according to the association’s approved budget.
- Reconciles the association’s bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Researches and resolves owner issues pertaining to account balances and discrepancies via phone calls and/or emails.
- Handles incoming calls from mortgage and title companies, third-party bank representatives, realtors, attorneys, vendors and/or board members regarding account balances, assessments, expenses of the association, payment of services, and questions related to the association’s financial matters.
- Performs property re-sales in TOPS and lot workbooks when warranty deeds, certificates of titles, other legal documentation is received and sends out statements and/or coupon books on all re-sales.
- Works in conjunction with the association’s CPA in preparation of the association’s annual compilation, review and audits.
- Submits W-9’s and copies of ledgers as needed.
- Processes payroll for association onsite employees (not all associations); includes obtaining employee hire application packet, maintaining individual employee personnel files, collection of timesheets for forwarding to third party payroll vendor, administering payroll related issues.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year
Experience:
- accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Location: