ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Leisure World of Maryland in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support accounting staff and maintain financial records.

The role involves data entry, AP/AR duties, bank deposits, reconciliations, and customer communications, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree with 2–4 years accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years accounting/finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter resale unit ownership and receipts.
• Process owner refunds and apply payments.
• Perform AP/AR duties and serve as AR backup.
• Prepare bank deposits and post to general ledger.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain records.
• Distribute financials and assist residents with payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree (2 years) in accounting/finance

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Jenark accounting software

Excel

Word

10-key adding machine

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Full Time position - 40 hours per week

Starting Pay Rate: $51,750 - $57,000 a year.

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 Trustreceipts
• 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.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)
• Competitive Salary and excellent benefits.