Junior Accountant, Start Up GL

Responsibilities

• Aids in setting up Community profiles in accounting systems.
• Maps and posts Community budgets and prior management beginning balances.
• Assists in preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepares journal entries. Enters journal entries into the accounting system as needed.
• Reviews monthly reports of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, and under guidance corrects errors prior to close of accounting period.
• Conducts research on any outstanding or unexplained items and assists in identifying and explaining any variances on the Financial Statements. Reports discrepancies to designated Team member.
• Assists 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.
• Uploads Financial Statement package into system once completed and approved by Senior Accountants.
• Assigns small portfolio between 3-8 sites.
• Prepares Excel budget worksheets and other reports as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Skills: Relevant to the position requirements.
• Experience: One year of experience in Accounting /bank reconciliations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Windows proficiency.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (word processing, spreadsheet maintenance).
• Database navigation.
• Researching the Internet.

Benefits

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.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

TBD

Disclaimer

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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