Client Accounting Specialist

Overview

Provides accounting support, prepares statements, manages AP/AR for community association clients.

Key Responsibilities

• bank reconciliation
• financial statements
• budget entry
• accounts payable
• client onboarding
• board meetings

Tasks

-Manage transition in of new clients, including communicating internally about new clients, setting up bank accounts, closing bank accounts, processing new and updated signature cards, and budget entry. -Provide training and assistance to CAMs and other branch personnel with regard to financial statement review, budget implementation, A/R, A/P, GL, and various other accounting procedures -Partner with multiple stakeholders, for example community managers, vendors, peers, clients. -Answer questions for Community Association Managers (CAM’s) and Board Members regarding monthly financial statements -Review and approve monthly financial statements for various clients. Monthly reports consist of but not limited to, Balance Sheet, Income statement, Monthly Trends, Delinquencies, Prepaid accounts, Bank reconciliation and General Ledger, etc. -Assist with in office tasks such as processing checks, by sorting, coding, and filling out AR income form. -Manage recurring charges, such as homeowner assessments, parking, and storage. -Attend in person or virtual board meetings as needed -Oversee and request AP & AR corrections, bank reconciliation, journal entries and account adjustments. -Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions -Update personnel with any association-related changes or updates to policies, procedures, banking, etc.

Requirements

• gaap
• microsoft office
• budgeting
• general ledger
• accounts payable
• accounts receivable

What You Bring

-Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and or boards of directors. -Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. -Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and Microsoft Office -Must be able to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail -Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally on phone, email, and in-person.Must be able to operate general office equipment (copier, fax, phone systems, etc.). -Experienced in budget implementation -Willingness to grow and take on new projects as needed -Understanding of AP transaction process -Must be able to interpret verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level. -Understanding of AR transaction process -Experienced in general ledger accounting

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About Associa

-It emerged as a pioneer in comprehensive community management. -It oversees operations for homeowners associations, condos, master-planned communities, and mixed-use developments. -Its financial backbone supports large-scale budgeting, accounting, insurance, and administrative services. -Routine projects include maintenance coordination, property restoration, lifestyle programming, and financial oversight. -They’ve built a proprietary training platform, Associa University, to upskill staff and maintain service excellence. -Unusually, they've integrated social sponsorships—like youth-sports grants—to enhance neighborhood engagement.

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