General Ledger Accountant II is a mid-level accounting position responsible for month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with a moderate level of complexity. This is an accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial services to community associations throughout North America. Candidates for this position must meet Associa’s credit requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with varying attributes.
- Process and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Develop and enter accruals, amortization, adjustments, and reclassifications.
- Budget development assistance and administration.
- Perform Year-End close.
- Support community Association Managers (CAM)and Branch Financial Accounting Support Person (FASP), and Association Board of Directors (BOD) as requested.
- Work with supporting departments (Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Data Management, Delinquency, Tax and Banking Team) on issue resolution.
- Occasional work on weekends may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to interpret and apply industry-related law.
- Experienced in general ledger accounting.
- Understanding of A/P transaction process.
- Understanding of A/R transaction process.
- Able to manage multiple entities, meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experienced in month-end close process.
- Experienced in bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experienced in budget development and implementation.
- Microsoft Office , Excel.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Complete Control for Communities (C3) software, preferred but not required.
- Understanding of, or experience in, the Community Association Management Industry, preferred but not required.
- Experience working in an Accounting Shared Services Center environment, preferred but not required.
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience (4 years progressive responsibility) and 2years, full cycle, General Ledger accounting experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 1 year full cycle general ledger accounting experience.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines
Skills Required
- Month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities
- Process and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Develop and enter accruals, amortization, adjustments, and reclassifications
- Budget development assistance and administration
- Perform year-end close
- Associates Degree in Accounting (or equivalent work experience) and 2 years full-cycle general ledger accounting experience, OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 1 year full-cycle general ledger accounting experience
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and AICPA guidelines
- Ability to interpret and apply industry-related law
- Understanding of A/P and A/R transaction processes
- Experience in month-end close process and managing multiple entities with tight deadlines
- Microsoft Office, Excel
- Complete Control for Communities (C3) software
- Experience in an Accounting Shared Services Center environment
- Understanding of the Community Association Management industry
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must meet Associa's credit requirements
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.
