Junior Accountant, Start Up GL

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the setup of Community profiles in accounting systems
• Maps and posts Community budgets and prior management beginning balances
• Affixes 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
• Congresses any outstanding or unexplained items and assists in identifying and explaining any variances on the Financial Statements
• Reports discrepancies to designated Team member
• Affixes 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
• Prepare 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.

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.

Qualifications

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