General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant position is responsible for month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with a low to moderate level of complexity. This is an accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial services to community associations throughout North America. Candidates for this position must meet Associa’s credit requirements.

Requirements

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with varying attributes.
• Processing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Developing and enteringaccruals, amortization, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Budget development assistance and administration.
• Performing Year End close.
• Supporting Community Managers and Branch Financial Accounting Support Person (FASP), and Association Board of Directors (BOD) as requested.
• Working with supporting departments (A/R, A/P, Data, Tax, and Investment Teams) on issue resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge of an Accounting Shared Services Center environment.
• Evaluate, analyze, and prioritize data in various forms and formats.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Professional customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Time management and time-critical prioritization skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.