General Ledger Accountant II

associacareers; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a General Ledger Accountant II to perform month-end close and financial statement preparation for multiple non-profit entities within a centralized accounting services environment serving communities across North America. The role supports CAM, FASP, and BOD and collaborates with A/R, A/P, data management, and tax teams.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of full cycle GL experience (or 1 year with a Bachelor's) and strong GAAP knowledge; familiarity with C3 software is preferred

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience (4 years progressive responsibility) and 2 years, full cycle, General Ledger accounting experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 1 year full cycle general ledger accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with varying attributes.
• Process and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop and enter accruals, amortization, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Budget development assistance and administration.
• Perform Year-End close.
• Support community Association Managers (CAM) and Branch Financial Accounting Support Person (FASP), and Association Board of Directors (BOD) as requested.
• Work with supporting departments (A/R, A/P, Data Management, Delinquency, Tax and Banking Team) on issue resolution.
• Occasional work on weekends may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Bank reconciliations

A/P processes

A/R processes

Budgeting

GAAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

C3 software

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

General Ledger Accountant II is a mid-level accounting position responsible for month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with a moderate level of complexity. This is an accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial services to community associations throughout North America. Candidates for this position must meet Associa’s credit requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Month-end closing and financial statement preparation for multiple entities (Non-Profit Corporations) with varying attributes.
• Process and review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop and enter accruals, amortization, adjustments, and reclassifications.
• Budget development assistance and administration.
• Perform Year-End close.
• Support community Association Managers (CAM)and Branch Financial Accounting Support Person (FASP), and Association Board of Directors (BOD) as requested.
• Work with supporting departments (Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Data Management, Delinquency, Tax and Banking Team) on issue resolution.
• Occasional work on weekends may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to interpret and apply industry-related law.
• Experienced in general ledger accounting.
• Understanding of A/P transaction process.
• Understanding of A/R transaction process.
• Able to manage multiple entities, meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experienced in month-end close process.
• Experienced in bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experienced in budget development and implementation.
• Microsoft Office , Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete Control for Communities (C3) software, preferred but not required.
• Understanding of, or experience in, the Community Association Management Industry, preferred but not required.
• Experience working in an Accounting Shared Services Center environment, preferred but not required.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience (4 years progressive responsibility) and 2years, full cycle, General Ledgeraccounting experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 1 year full cycle general ledger accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidelines