Job Description
With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ 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.
Job Description
Associa is currently looking for a Client Accounting Specialist to join our team in Fairfield, NJ. As a Client Accounting Specialist you will support a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial support to community associations.
What do we offer?
Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.
How will you make an impact?
The Client Accounting Specialist helps the company by:
- Assisting with tasks such as providing general ledger codes, locating and saving documents needed for fianancial and directing manager on systems and procedures.
- Review and approve monthly financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, prepaid accounts, bank reconciliation and general ledger.
- Answer questions from Community Association Managers (CAMs) regarding financial statements.
- Manager bank account setup and account closures.
- Ensure audits and tax returns are completed and filed timely; post and validate all audit entries, confirming equity accounts and interfund balances are accurate upon completion.
- Analyze and resolve balances in clearing accounts.
- Process payment request forms to fund reserves and transfer funds between bank accounts.
- Provide training to CAMs on financial processes and procedures (A/R, A/P, GL, budgets).
- Communicate updates regarding policies, procedures and banking changes.
Requirements
- Knowledge of GAAP and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with general ledger accounting.
- Strong analytical, organizational and interpretation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and handle sensitive inquiries.
- Understanding of AP and AR processes.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work with multiple associations.
- Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions.
- Strong professional communication (phone, email & in-person.)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.