Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantJoin a team where your expertise makes an impact! Associated Asset Management (AAM), a trusted leader in professional HOA management since 1990, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our high-performing team. In this role, you'll prepare financial statements for community associations while supporting community managers and boards with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and process improvements. Bring your accounting skills to a company that values excellence, teamwork, and employee growth.Position Summary:Primarily responsible for preparing financial statements for community associations. Provides general accounting support for community managers and boards which includes financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and efficiency improvements.Position Responsibilities:Prepares and reviews accuracy of monthly financial statements.Reconciles general ledger accounts.Reconciles bank accounts and provides banking support for communities.Participates in peer review of monthly financial statements for cash basis communities.Researches and collects information regarding communities for accounting purposes.Partners with Community Managers/Developers to establish community budgets.Prepares subsidy (deficit) funding requests for developer communities.Partners with Accounting Management to develop systems and controls ensuring compliance with state laws and community standards.Attends meetings as required to provide accounting assistance to community boards and committees per current portfolio assignments.Other duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strong attention to detail.Understand accounting functions and processes.Able to organize and manage multiple priorities.Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimum level of supervision.Computer proficiency, including Excel at an intermediate level.Able to function and contribute in a team-oriented atmosphere.Ability to present accounting information at association board meetings as needed.Physical Demands & Work Environment:Sitting at workstation in office environment utilizing the computer.Capable of working extended hours including evenings or weekends as necessary.QualificationsBehaviors:RequiredLoyal: Shows firm and constant support to a causeDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellPreferredFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectMotivations:RequiredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEducation:RequiredHigh School or better.PreferredBachelors or better in Accounting or related field.Experience:Required5 years: Full time, paid, professional experience in a Staff Accountant role within HOA, Property Management, or a related field. Exposure to various aspects of accounting, such as general ledger (GL) accounting, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, and financial analysis. Experience working with accounting software.Preferred3 years: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business-related field. Experience working with VMS (Village Management Software).Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.