Association Accountant

Job Description · Compile and review financial statements for homeowner associations including high rise and single family. Perform general ledger analysis, record journal entries and reconcile accounts. Requires the knowledge of accrual basis and fund accounting. Demonstrate the ability to interpret financial data and advise the property managers on the financial status. Document business transactions detailing assets, liabilities, and capital. Prepare and assist Ally’s Association Managers during August-December with the budgeting process and reserve schedules for the coming year. Assist independent auditors by compiling the information they require, verifying and interpreting the first draft of the audit, resolving any issues, and then turning it over to the Association Manager. · Complete online certificates of assessments (COA’s) for associations as requested. This involves verifying dues balance and insurance and assessments to be collected at closings. Receive legal documents and checks for new owners and record transactions. · Employee may be asked to attend other various meetings with Association Managers. Most of these meetings are before 5:00pm but may require weekend attendance and/or possibly evenings. Attends Board of Director and Annual Member Meetings with Association Managers. Public speaking skills are required as year-to-date financials are presented to the board of directors, as well as presenting audits, annual financials and budget at annual member meetings. · Oversee cash management and investing activities. Recommend CD investment of cash and pays attention to CD maturities. Correspond with banking institutions to provide instruction on certificate renewals or redemptions. Ensure all funds are FDIC insured. · Perform bank reconciliations and manage online bank transfers and insurance escrow transfers for assigned associations as part of the financial statement process. · Prepare variance reports for expense and revenue line items under or over budget. · Record annual budgets as approved by Boards of Directors. · Review accounts payable subsidiary and verify that balance agrees to general ledger for assigned properties. · Review accounts receivable aging and verify that assessments receivable and prepaid assessment subsidiaries agree to balance sheet presentation for assigned properties. · Review financial statement and general ledger for errors and reasonableness. · Act as liaison to Association auditors. Provide financial statements and supplementary schedules as requested by audit firm. Respond to auditor’s questions or needs. Post audit adjustment entries upon completion of annual audit. · Perform any other duties assigned. Competencies · Ability to Communicate effectively at all levels. · Act with Integrity · Communication (verbal/written) · Critical Evaluation · Demonstrate Leadership · Detail Oriented · Ethical Practice · Maintain Confidentiality · Provide Superior Customer Service · Reliability · Self-Accountability Qualifications · Ability to communicate professionally, tactfully, and with the utmost diplomacy. · Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships. · Ability to meet deadlines. · Ability to multi-task and work effectively in fast-moving environment. · Ability to work independently and with a team. · Ability to work with a diverse group of people. · Effective and creative problem-solving abilities · Flexible and adaptable to change · Highly effective and persuasive interpersonal communication skills · Strong analytical and critical thinking skills · Strong Attention to detail · Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint · Strong organizational skills · Strong sense of urgency Additional Eligibility Qualifications · Skilled in organizational development, budget and resource development, and strategic planning. · Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team. · Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission. · Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems. Required Education and Experience · 2+ years’ experience in Accounting · Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting preferred · Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) · Knowledge of GAAP accounting · Valid Driver’s License Reporting This position reports directly to the Controller. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 40 pounds without assistance. The employee is frequently required to drive a vehicle. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-Call time is required approximately 3-4 times per year. Some nights and weekends may be required for Association meetings. Travel Some travel may be required for year-end meetings. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Job Type: Full-time Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person