Client Account Specialist

associacareers; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa seeks a Client Account Specialist to join our Palm Desert team. This accounting support role handles daily tasks in a fast-paced centralized accounting environment, delivering accurate financial statements for community associations.

You will review monthly statements, assist with AR/AP processes, and coordinate with CAMs and board members. Strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and strong analytical ability.
• Experience with general ledger accounting.
• Strong communication skills for meetings and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process checks and sort/code AR income forms in office tasks.
• Review and approve monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, etc.).
• Answer questions from CAMs and Board Members about statements.
• Coordinate onboarding of new clients, set up and close bank accounts, and manage signature cards.
• Oversee AP & AR corrections, bank reconciliation, journal entries and adjustments.
• Manage recurring charges such as HOA assessments, parking, and storage.
• Define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Attend in-person or virtual board meetings as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Microsoft Office

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associais currentlylooking for a Client Account Specialist (CAS)to join our team.The Client Accounting Specialist is an accounting support position in a fast-paced centralizedaccounting services environment providing financial services to community associations.

What do we offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have beendesignatedGreat Place to Work for six consecutiveyearsand many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour; depending on experience

Location:42635 Melanie Place, Ste 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Howwill youmake an impact?

The Client Account Specialist (CAS) helps thecompany grow by:

• Assisting with in office tasks such as processing checks, by sorting, coding, and filling out ARincome form.
• Reviewing and approve monthly financial statements for various clients. Monthly reportsconsist of but not limited to, Balance Sheet, Income statement, Monthly Trends,Delinquencies, Prepaid accounts, Bank reconciliation and General Ledger, etc.
• Answer questions for Community Association Managers (CAM’s) and Board Membersregarding monthly financial statements
• Manage transition in of new clients, including communicating internally about new clients,setting up bank accounts, closing bank accounts, processing new and updated signaturecards, and budget entry.
• Oversee and request AP & AR corrections, bank reconciliation, journal entries and accountadjustments.
• Manage recurring charges, such as homeowner assessments, parking, and storage.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Attend in person or virtual board meetings as needed

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and Microsoft Office
• Experienced in general ledger accounting
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respondeffectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial orcomplex topics to top management, public groups, and or boards of directors.
• Experienced in budget implementation
• Understanding of AP transaction process
• Understanding of AR transaction process
• Willingness to grow and take on new projects as needed
• Partner with multiple stakeholders, for example community managers, vendors, peers,clients.
• Must be able to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention todetail
• Must be able to interpret verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally on phone, email, and in-person.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment (copier, fax, phone systems, etc.).