ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

About the role

The Accounting Specialist provides accounting support to accountants and accounting supervisory staff within the department. Key responsibilities include keying resales of unit ownership, mutual receipts, trust receipts, preparing and processing owner refunds, reapplying payments, completing monthly delinquency processes, performing AP and AR duties, serving as Accounts Receivable backup, filing, preparing and maintaining accounting documents, reconciling accounts, entering key data, preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements, coordinating customer acceptance of payment, assisting accountants with resident communications, distributing association financials and delinquency reports, performing monthly shredding of confidential documents and checks, and providing customer service.

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
• Cook 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 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
• 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
• Preferred: Proficient in EXCEL, WORD
• Proficient in use of 10 key adding machine

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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

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
• Preferred: 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 a 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.

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