General Ledger Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to support the financial operations of multiple homeowners associations (HOAs). This position maintains separate, accurate financial records for each association, prepares monthly financial reporting packages for board review, and works closely with community managers and independent CPAs.

The ideal candidate has strong reconciliation and analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a solid understanding of accrual accounting, assessment income, and operating and reserve fund activity.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts: Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances for each assigned HOA, including operating and reserve accounts, and investigate outstanding items while maintaining separate association records.
• Prepare and Post Journal Entries: Record association transactions accurately, including accruals, prepaid expenses, assessment income, and authorized transfers between operating and reserve accounts.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for each association board, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-to-actual comparisons, and supporting subsidiary ledgers.
• Month-End and Year-End Closings: Support timely closings across multiple associations by reviewing account balances, confirming appropriate transaction coding, and preparing supporting schedules.
• Data Analysis: Analyze association financial information, identify budget variances and account discrepancies, and provide clear explanations to support management and board review.
• Compliance: Maintain records in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), association financial policies, and company procedures.
• Audit Support: Provide reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation requested by independent CPAs for association audits, reviews, and year-end reporting.
• Collaboration: Work with community managers, accounts payable and receivable staff, association boards, and independent CPAs to address accounting questions and resolve discrepancies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles and accrual accounting; experience with HOA accounting, operating and reserve funds, and homeowner assessment accounting preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze association financial data, explain budget variances, and identify potential issues.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and errors.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple association accounts, reporting deadlines, and competing priorities accurately and efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to accounting staff, community managers, association board members, and CPAs.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software; experience with HOA or community association management accounting systems preferred.
• Education and Experience: Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and at least three years of practical accounting experience.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person