Junior Accountant, Start Up GL

Job Overview

Perform duties to assist and support Accounting Team with preparation of monthly financial statements, packages and reports for assigned properties, within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

• Assists with the setup of Community profiles in accounting systems
• Maps and posts Community budgets and prior management beginning balances
• Assist in preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare journal entries. Enter journal entries into the accounting system as needed. Review monthly reports of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, and under guidance correct errors prior to close of accounting period.
• Conduct research on any outstanding or unexplained items and assist in identifying and explaining any variances on the Financial Statements. Report discrepancies to designated Team member.
• Assist in preparing additional financial reports requested by Client to be included in the Financial Package or provided to the Community Association Manager and/or BOD.
• Upload Financial Statement package into system once completed and approved by Senior Accountants.
• Assignment of small portfolio between 3-8 sites
• Prepare excel budget worksheets and other reports as needed.

Associate’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or its equivalent and one year of experience in Accounting /bank reconciliations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have basic proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet maintenance, navigating in databases, record keeping and researching the Internet.
• Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and be self-driven
• Critical thinking, problem solving, judgment and decision making abilities.

As an associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.

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.

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