ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

About the role

The Accounting Specialist provides accounting support to accountants and accounting supervisory staff within the department.

Responsibilities

• Key in resales of unit ownership
• Key in Mutual receipts
• Key in Trust receipts
• Prepare and process owner refunds
• Reapply payments as necessary
• Complete monthly delinquency process
• Perform AP and AR duties as necessary
• Serve as the Accounts Receivable backup
• Filing
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Research discrepancies
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Run databases, pay bills and order supplies
• Cookier customer acceptance of payment
• Aid Accountants with resident communications
• Distribute association financials and delinquency reports
• Monthly shredding of confidential documents and checks
• Customer service including assisting residents and Accountants
• Perform other accounting and clerical functions to support department as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, with 0-2 years of experience
• Associates Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, with 2-4 years of experience

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as spreadsheets, balance sheets, invoices, and correspondence
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to make and verify computations with accuracy, to compile statistical data and prepare routine reports
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with community residents and outside organizations and agencies at various levels
• Ability to resolve problems in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to take care of customers' needs while following company procedures
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted and paying attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Use of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information
• Knowledge of accounting terms, principles, and processes
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge and experience with accounting computer applications
• Proficient in EXCEL, WORD
• Proficient in use of 10 key adding machine

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as spreadsheets, balance sheets, invoices, and correspondence
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to make and verify computations with accuracy, to compile statistical data and prepare routine reports
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with community residents and outside organizations and agencies at various levels
• Ability to resolve problems in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to take care of customers' needs while following company procedures
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted and paying attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Use of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information
• Knowledge of accounting terms, principles, and processes
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge and experience with accounting computer applications
• Proficient in EXCEL, WORD
• Proficient in use of 10 key adding machine

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• 401(k)

Pay

$51,750 - $57,000 per year

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Company Description

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow and achieve great results. If you want to be a part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive Salary and excellent benefits.