About this role
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Full Time position - 40 hours per week
Starting Pay Rate: $51,750 - $57,000 a year.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
JOB PURPOSE
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing accounting support to accountants and accounting supervisory staff within the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & BASIC DUTIES
- Key in resales of unit ownership into
- Key in Mutual receipts
- Key in Trust receipts
- Prepare and process owner refunds
- Reapply payments as necessary
- Complete monthly delinquency process
- Perform AP and AR duties as necessary
- Serve as the Accounts Receivable backup
- Assist with other duties in the department
- Filing
- Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records, and researching discrepancies
- Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements, including remote deposit, which involves sorting out mail, matching coupons and making a batch for deposit
- Reconcile accounts
- Enter key data of financial transactions in data base daily
- Compile and sort invoices and checks, processes invoices for payment and checks for deposit
- Issue checks for accounts payable and mails them out
- Record business transactions and keys daily worksheets to general ledger system
- Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records
- Match invoices to checks for signature
- Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies
- Coordinate customer acceptance of payment
- Assist Accountants with resident communications, including payment coupons and mailings
- Distribute association financials and delinquency reports
- Monthly shredding of confidential documents and checks
- Customer service including assisting residents and Accountants
- Performs other accounting and clerical functions to support department as required
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - Required
- Associates Degree (two years of college or technical school) in accounting, finance, business administration or related field with 2-4 years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, with 0-2 years of experience.
YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of experience or Associates Degree with 2-4 years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as spreadsheets, balance sheets, invoices, and correspondence. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to make and verify computations with accuracy, to compile statistical data and prepare routine reports and to work under time constraints
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with community residents and outside organizations and agencies at various levels
- Ability to resolve problems in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to take care of customers' needs while following company procedures
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted and paying attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounting terms, principles, and processes
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge and experience with accounting computer applications
- Working knowledge of Jenark accounting software - Preferred
- Proficient in EXCEL, WORD
- Proficient in use of 10 key adding machine.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow and achieve great results. If you want to be a part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive Salary and excellent benefits.