Junior Staff Accountant

AMS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Vacation accrual 10 days

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Volunteer time

Training and career development

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join our HOA Accounting team. This position provides hands-on experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, and homeowner association management, perfect for someone starting or growing their accounting career.

Applicants must be enrolled in a college program in accounting, finance, or related field, or have graduated within the past year. The role covers escrow processing, budgeting, and daily accounting duties.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled in a college/university program in accounting, finance, or related field, or have graduated within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Process escrow documents for resale properties in accordance with state statutes and guidelines.
• Prepare and edit monthly, quarterly, and annual late fee processing for each association.
• Post association financial statements and bank statements to the website and Homewise each month.
• Assist Staff Accountants with preparing monthly financial statements and other reports for association clients.
• Support the annual budgeting process by creating templates and tracking budget completion.
• Help maintain accurate accounting records for homeowner associations and support daily accounting operations.

Education

Accounting/Finance student or recent graduate

Job description

Title: Junior Staff Accountant
Pay: $22 to $24 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

AMS is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join our HOA Accounting team! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their accounting career while gaining hands on experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, and homeowner association management.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university program in accounting, finance, or a related field, or have graduated within the past year.

The Junior Staff Accountant helps maintain accounting records for homeowner associations and supports the accounting team with financial reporting, escrow processing, late fee processing, and annual budgeting.

What We Offer

Competitive pay of $22 to $24 per hour

Medical insurance with two plan options. The company contributes 70% of the monthly premium.

Dental and vision insurance, with the company contributing 75% of the monthly premium.

Vacation accrual of 10 days per year

Paid sick time, accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked

10 paid holidays

Company paid term life insurance policy valued at $25,000

401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary annual company match, available after six months of employment during the company's January or July enrollment periods

Up to $500 per year in educational reimbursement for certifications and accreditations

Additional voluntary benefits, including AFLAC coverage, cafeteria plan and flexible spending options, short term disability, additional term life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Paid volunteer time after your first 90 days of employment to participate in TMG Cares events that give back to the community

Training and career development opportunities to help you build your accounting skills and advance professionally

What You'll Do

Process escrow documents for resale properties in accordance with applicable state statutes and guidelines as part of the move in and move out process.

Prepare and edit monthly, quarterly, and annual late fee processing in accordance with each association's collection resolution.

Post association financial statements and bank statements to the website and Homewise each month.

Assist Staff Accountants with preparing monthly financial statements and other financial reports for association clients.

Support the annual budgeting process by creating templates, tracking budget completion, and assisting Staff Accountants as needed.

Help maintain accurate accounting records for homeowner associations.

Support daily accounting operations and departmental fund accounting activities.

A Fresh Start

Interested in trying something new? We provide the tools, resources, and training to help you learn the ins and outs of homeowner association management while developing valuable accounting experience.

Our Office Culture

We strive to maintain a positive, supportive work environment where team members can learn, collaborate, and grow in their careers.