Senior Accountant

The Grand; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community association in Surprise, Arizona is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial statements and audits while ensuring compliance with GAAP and HOA regulations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Excel is essential, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $80,000, emphasizing work-life balance and personal growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience including process documentation, financial systems, and financial reporting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Strong organization and detail orientation with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze/report on variances.
• Coordinate month-end/year-end close process.
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff.

Skills

Financial software systems

Microsoft Excel

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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📍 Sun City Grand Community Association – Surprise, AZ | 🕐 Full-time | 🏢 On-site

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level without sacrificing your life outside of work? At The Grand, our Senior Accountant enjoys exceptional benefits, real work‑life balance, and a culture that actually lives its values. This is your chance to join a team where your expertise matters and your growth is encouraged. If you are looking for momentum, purpose, and balance - this is it!!

About the Role

• Comply with the fiscal provisions of the Sun City Grand Community Association governing documents
• Coordinate month‑end/year‑end close process
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and analyze/report on variances
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, HOA governing documents, and state statutes
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal entries
• Serve as the go‑to resource for accounts payable and accounts receivable and fully cross‑train these responsibilities plus purchasing to ensure coverage during absences
• Assist with fixed asset and project accounting
• Respond to homeowner financial inquiries professionally and accurately
• Assist in developing the annual budget
• Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits and tax returns
• Ensure compliance with Arizona HOA laws and governing documents
• Assist with documentation of accounting procedures to support scalability, compliance, segregation of duties, and strong internal controls
• Assist with development of accounting standard operating procedures
• Provide recommendations to improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes
• Understand, maintain, and enhance accounting data within HOA systems
• Assist with implementing and optimizing financial systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff, as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is REQUIRED
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience including process documentation, financial systems, financial statement audits, reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting
• Advanced skills with financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel – pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, HOA accounting practices, and applicable state regulations
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with non‑financial team members and stakeholders
• Analytical problem‑solving mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Works well balancing multiple priorities while working under pressure and time‑sensitive deadlines
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year depending on skills and experience.