Quality Assurance Specialist

The Quality Assurance Specialist will review the work process of the accounting team, confirm that standard operating procedures are followed and noted when they’re not. Provide feedback to Supervisors of each Accounting Team to improve overall quality of the financial packages delivered to our clients. Candidates for this position must meet Associa’s requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review Month-end closing, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with a high level of complexity as a backup only
• Review departmental accounting functions – file uploads, formatting, systems expert, C3 templates/reports/etc.
• Review supporting schedules and reports as needed
• Review Budget changes
• Review Year End close including roll-forward to subsequent year
• Review and record evidence of the review of a sampling of monthly financial statements for quality assurance
• Strive to learn other branches’ nuances
• Provide notes and feedback to Supervisor on Accountants’ performance
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Full understanding of all four financial statement preparation methods (Cash, Modified Cash, Modified Accrual, Accrual)
• Ability to interpret and apply industry related law
• Able to manage multiple entities, meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office including Excel at an advanced level (independent worksheet manipulation)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 2 years experience in related field