Community Association Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

We believe great community management starts with accurate financial information. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of their work. You'll manage accounting for a portfolio of homeowner associations while working closely with Community Managers to deliver exceptional service.

Although this is an accounting position, success requires more than technical accounting skills. We're looking for someone who communicates well, takes pride in accuracy, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare accurate monthly financial statements for homeowner associations 
  • Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts 
  • Record journal entries and month-end adjustments
  • Review financial statements for accuracy before distribution
• Accounts Payable
  • Review and process vendor invoices
  • Verify coding and approvals and resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Process electronic and check payments
  • Maintain vendor records
• Accounts Receivable
  • Record homeowner assessment payments
  • Reconcile owner account balances
  • Assist with ledger adjustments when appropriate
• Budget & Tax Support
  • Assist with annual budget preparation and year-end financial activities
  • Assist the CPA with annual tax returns by providing the necessary reports and coordinating internal resources
• Community Manager Partnership
  • Answer accounting questions from Community Managers and help them understand financial trends
  • Identify unusual activity before it becomes a problem
  • Work collaboratively to solve issues affecting communities
• Process Improvement
  • Look for opportunities to improve accounting processes 
  • Help maintain accounting procedures 
  • Assist with automation initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred but equivalent experience considered) 
• 3+ years of accounting experience 
• Strong understanding of reconciliations 
• Experience preparing financial statements 
• Strong Excel skills 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• High attention to detail 

Preferred

• HOA or Property Management accounting 
• CINC software experience 
• Experience managing multiple entities 
• Knowledge of GAAP and cash accounting

Personal Characteristics
We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving problems 
• Takes ownership 
• Communicates clearly 
• Stays calm under pressure 
• Is naturally organized 
• Likes continuous improvement 
• Enjoys helping teammates succeed