Accounting Director

Associa; Bedford (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking an Accounting Director to oversee Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, supervising staff and driving process improvements. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking to sustain high service levels for client communities.

The position requires leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics AX and Office tools. Strong communication and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4–5 years of supervisory experience leading a team.
• Experience with billing, AR, AP processes and related financial workflows.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX core applications and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Lead staff, set annual goals and monitor progress for professional development.
• Support budget, forecasting and SLA adherence across finance teams.
• Standardize processes to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Controllers for year-end audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Come work at Associa! We are an industry leader in community association management and we are looking for a talented Accounting Director to join our team. If you're serious about your next move, Associa is an excellent place to grow your career.

The Accounting Director is responsible for the oversight of all Billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P) functions, including the supervision of staff within these departments and ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. The Accounting Director is also responsible for process improvements within these functions.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while
  maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Support budget and forecasting activities. Collaborate with other finance department managers to support
  overall department goals and objectives. Adhere to the terms of Service Level Agreements.
• Monitor, review and evaluate key performance indicators and offer recommendations to customers. Work with branches/integrated companies to further standardize processes to drive efficiency.
• Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained by providing quality customer service and ensuring issues are
  resolved timely.
• Work with the Corporate Controller and Branch Controllers to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
• Ensuring billing, accounts receivables (AR), and accounts payable (AP) processes are completed in a timely and accurate manor, tracking and resolving discrepancies and issues as needed.
• Responsible for leadership component, working with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience AND 5-7 years of experience with billing, AR, AP
• Proven supervisory experience (generally 4-5 years of experience leading or managing a team)
• Preferred: Experience with specific billing processes such as management fees, administrative services, or property and maintenance billing.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX core applications and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and
  PowerPoint is preferred.
• Must have an understanding of basic accounting procedures and terminology with particular emphasis on accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and general office procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a business environment with a high volume of transaction processing.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication; Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills.

Company Description

With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 15,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 48 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.