bookkeeper

Associa; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC, an Associa company, is seeking a Bookkeeper for its corporate office in Chantilly, VA. You will perform day-to-day accounting tasks for multiple community associations, including AP, AR, billing, and collections.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of entry-level accounting experience and are proficient with MS Office; Tops Software experience is a plus. This on-site role supports finance operations and monthly reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to evaluate and categorize data.
• Ability to perform basic accounting calculations.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Tops Software is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and a team player.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Post checks and handle AP/AR tasks for multiple communities.
• Fill out Financial Update forms and Resale Packages.
• Answer phone calls and respond to emails.
• Process NSF chargebacks and late-fee adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial calculations

Accounting principles

MS Office

Tops Software

Conflict resolution

Professional communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tops Software

Job description

Description

CMC, an Associa company, is hiring a Bookkeeper for its corporate office in Chantilly, VA. Candidate will perform day to day accounting tasks for multiple community associations.

Candidate must have 1+ year of entry-level accounting experience (AP, AR, billing, collections).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

Daily:

• Post checks
• Fill out Financial Update forms
• Fill out Resale Package forms
• Answer phone calls
• Respond to e-mails
• Settlements
• Resales/New Sales
• Foreclosure/Bankruptcies
• Ownership changes
• Ordering individual coupons
• Temporary/Coupon Books
• Address changes
• Process of NSF chargebacks and letters to homeowners
• Adjusts accounts based on late fees and misapplied payments
• Batch A/R and Miscellaneous Deposits
• Reimbursable back to CMC
• All copies, faxes, scans, hand processed checks, settlements, etc.

Weekly:

• Lockbox (processing center at bank)
• Exception Checks -- date stamped date received at bank and distributed to appropriate bookkeeper
• Correspondence -- date stamped date received at bank and distributed to appropriate bookkeeper

Monthly:

• VA Deferred over 45 days, apply to homeowners' accounts and CMC's reimbursable
• VA Deferred -- Resale Packages and Financial Updates
• Friendly Reminders
• Depending on Association's cutoff
• Adjust accounts for late fee waivers for new owners
• Review for accounts that are at Exhibit B status
• Exhibit B - Certified Letter prior to accounts being overturned to Attorney
• Monthly Lead Sheets
• Information that ties together all adjustments, charges, credits, etc. that occurred throughout the month
• Review for errors

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Analytical skills to evaluate, prioritize, and categorize data in various forms and formats.
• Perform calculations and analysis used in basic accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level. Experience using Tops Software is a plus.
• 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.

Education and Experience

* High School Diploma or GED Required
* 1 -- 3 years of directly related or closely related experience

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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