ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

LTD

401(k) plan

Job summary

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a full-time role (40 hours/week) with a weekday schedule (8:00 am–4:30 pm). Starting pay ranges from $51,750 to $57,000 annually, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and 401(k).

The role provides accounting support to accountants and supervisory staff, handling AP/AR, reconciliations, deposits, and data entry, while delivering strong resident service and accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in accounting or related field with 2–4 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Key in resales of unit ownership into records.
• Key in Mutual receipts and Trust receipts.
• Prepare and process owner refunds and reapply payments.
• Complete monthly delinquency process and reconcile accounts.
• Perform AP and AR duties; serve as AR backup.
• Prepare bank deposits and general ledger postings.
• Distribute association financials and delinquency reports.
• Provide customer service to residents and accountants.

Skills

Accounting software

Excel

Data entry

Financial reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

GED

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Jenark accounting software

Excel

Word

10-key adding machine

Job description

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.

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 mannerAbility 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.

Salary: $51750 - $57000 per year