Accounting Specialist - CMC with Colonial Heritage Club

Colonial Heritage Club; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa's CMC is seeking an Accounting Specialist for an HOA community in Williamsburg, VA. The role focuses on general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and coordination with the finance committee and corporate accounting.

Requirements include 3+ years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree (preferred), and US GAAP knowledge. The position involves annual salary in the $60k–$68k range with solid benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with US GAAP principles and practices.
• Strong data analysis and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager by liaising with the Finance Committee and attending finance and budget meetings.
• Coordinate investment and transfer requests with the Board and corporate accounting.
• Maintain assets, liabilities, and financial records; prepare and review financial statements.
• Support audits, tax returns, and reserve studies; ensure timely month-end close.
• Process invoices, coding questions, and accounts payable coverage as needed.
• Ensure timely reporting in line with CMC and Associa requirements.

Skills

Accounting experience

General ledger accounting

Data analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Conflict resolution

Professional communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CMCA certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

To view more info:

https://careers.associaonline.com/us/en/job/26830/Accounting-Specialist

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