The Role
Performs full-cycle general ledger accounting for multiple community association and nonprofit entities. Responsibilities include month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, variance analysis, audit and tax support, discrepancy resolution, and collaboration with internal teams and association stakeholders. The role requires accurate financial reporting, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and management of multiple deadlines in a high-volume shared-services environment.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
The General Ledger Accountant II is a mid-level accounting professional responsible for performing month-end close activities, preparing financial statements, and maintaining the accuracy of financial records for multiple community association and nonprofit entities of moderate complexity. This role operates within a fast-paced, centralized accounting services environment that supports community associations throughout North America. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Candidates must meet Associa's credit requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end close activities and prepare financial statements for multiple community association and nonprofit entities.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Record and analyze journal entries, including accruals, amortization, reclassifications, and other financial adjustments.
- Assist with annual budget preparation, administration, and variance analysis.
- Support year-end close processes and provide information required for audits and tax reporting.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Research, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
- Partner with Community Association Managers (CAMs), Financial Accounting Support Partners (FASPs), and Association Boards of Directors (BODs) to address financial inquiries and reporting needs.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Data Management, Delinquency, Tax, and Banking teams to resolve operational and accounting-related issues.
- Prioritize and manage multiple entities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Occasional weekend work may be required to support month-end and year-end deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines.
- Ability to interpret and apply industry-related regulations and requirements.
- Experience with full-cycle general ledger accounting.
- Experience performing month-end and year-end close processes.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable (A/P) transaction processes.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable (A/R) transaction processes.
- Experience preparing and reviewing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience with budget development, implementation, and variance analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously while meeting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Complete Control for Communities (C3) software preferred, but not required.
- Understanding of, or experience within, the Community Association Management industry preferred, but not required.
- Experience working in an Accounting Shared Services Center environment preferred, but not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting multiple legal entities or clients simultaneously.
- Experience preparing financial statements and management reports.
- Experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven accounting environment.
- Knowledge of nonprofit or community association accounting practices is a plus.
Education and Experience: One of the following is required:
- Associate's Degree in Accounting (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and a minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience; or
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience and a minimum of two (2) years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience; or
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of one (1) year of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least two years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience
- Four years of progressively responsible accounting experience and at least two years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and at least one year of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience
- Knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of AICPA guidelines
- Ability to interpret and apply industry-related regulations and requirements
- Full-cycle general ledger accounting experience
- Month-end and year-end close experience
- Understanding of accounts payable transaction processes
- Understanding of accounts receivable transaction processes
- Experience preparing and reviewing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience with budget development, implementation, and variance analysis
- Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously while meeting deadlines accurately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Complete Control for Communities (C3) software
- Community Association Management industry experience or understanding
- Accounting Shared Services Center experience
- Experience supporting multiple legal entities or clients simultaneously
- Experience preparing financial statements and management reports
- Experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven accounting environment
- Knowledge of nonprofit or community association accounting practices
- Ability to meet Associa's credit requirements
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The Company
What We Do
With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 10,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.
