Accountant

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial packages for multiple Homeowners Associations (HOAs) while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigate outstanding reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other adjusting entries.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Analyze profit and loss (P&L) variances, identify significant fluctuations, and provide meaningful financial commentary to management.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure financial data integrity and audit readiness.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting activities, and financial planning processes for assigned associations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing financial schedules, documentation, and explanations as required.
• Collaborate with Community Managers, Relationship Managers (RMs), and cross-functional teams to address accounting and financial reporting queries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.
• Conduct financial clean-up activities by auditing historical records, identifying and correcting coding errors, resolving legacy discrepancies, clearing aged outstanding items, and ensuring the accuracy of carry-forward balances.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, or HOA/Property Management Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, accrual accounting, financial statement preparation, and account analysis.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with Homeowners Associations (HOA) or Property Management accounting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial controls.