Accounting Specialist

associacareers; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC, an Associa company, is seeking an Accounting Specialist for its HOA community in Williamsburg, Virginia. You will assist the General Manager, attend finance meetings, and coordinate with corporate accounting on investments and transfers.

Maintain ledgers and financial reports, support audits and tax returns, and ensure timely month-end close. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree (CMCA preferred), and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; CMCA Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in acting as liaison with the Finance Committee.
• Attend all finance and budget related meetings.
• Coordinate investment and transfers requests with corporate accounting.
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities.
• Maintain general ledger as needed; generate and interpret financial records.
• Assist audits, tax returns and reserve studies; support month-end close.
• Support reporting requirements and timely filings for CMC and Associa.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial analysis

Professional communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CMCA Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CMC, an Associa company, is hiring an Accounting Specialist for its HOA community in Williamsburg, VA.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Assist the General Manager in acting as liaison with the Finance Committee.
• Will attend all finance and budget related meetings.
• Coordinates investment requests and transfers requests from Board with corporate accounting.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the Association.
• Maintain general ledger as needed.
• Analyze finance data to prepare financial report.
• Assist in completing and reviewing audits, tax returns and reserve studies.
• Generate and interpret financial records and statements for management.
• Assist the corporate account with producing month-end financials on time.
• Work with the corporate accountant to ensure all transfers for reserve projects, investments or other activities are completed on time.
• Monitors daily balance and ensure proper funding is available for daily activities.

GENERAL

• Assist the onsite accounting clerk with coding or invoice questions.
• Assists in check processing and posting as needed.
• Provides coverage during absences for accounting clerk duties, including check processing, and accounts payable.
• Timely and accurate completion of all CMC and Associa reporting requirements and attendance at all required meetings.
• Comply with all CMC and Associa educational and certification requirements on the specified time frame.

Other duties as requested.

Annual salary: $60-$68K.

• 3+ Years of related accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred;CMCA Certificate Preferred.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Evaluate, analyze, and prioritize data in various forms and formats.
• Know of accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.

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