Senior Staff Accountant

Associa; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Development initiatives

Great Place to Work designation

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Bedford, NH to support centralized accounting services for community associations. You will partner with managers and leadership to resolve complex issues, supervise accounting staff, and own monthly financial reporting for 40-45 associations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with auditors, and timely financial statements, with opportunities for development and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger activity.
• Knowledge of Audit Reports.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures (US GAAP).
• Possess good written and communication skills.
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
• Confidentiality and discretion in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• 5-7 years of directly related or closely related experience (working as part of an accounting team).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Community Association Managers and internal leadership to resolve complex accounting issues, provide financial guidance and ensure a high level of client service and responsiveness.
• Work with outside auditors to answer questions and provide necessary reports.
• Serve as a key point of contact for association boards and clients on financial matters, participating in meetings to review financial statements, answer accounting related questions, and address concerns or discrepancies.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance and mentorship to assigned accounting team members, including oversight of daily workloads, performance, and accountability for timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Own the monthly financial reporting process for an assigned portfolio of approximately 40-45 associations, ensuring financials are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform general ledger accounting, including reviewing account activity, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and researching variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and identify unusual balances, trends, coding issues, or other discrepancies that require further research before financials are finalized.
• Reconcile bank, investment, reserve, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid, and accrual accounts as part of the monthly close process.
• Independently research and resolve GL issues, including historical discrepancies, misclassifications, out-of-balance accounts, and reconciliation differences.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with the association’s accounting basis and consistently applied across reporting periods.
• Partner with AP, AR, and community management teams to resolve issues impacting the accuracy or completion of monthly financials.
• Manage multiple association deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and ownership.
• Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource who can explain financial activity, answer questions, and help troubleshoot more complex accounting issues.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

US GAAP knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Associa is currently looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Bedford, NH. As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will work closely with our clients and vendors, and partner with other Associa departments. To be successful in this role you will need great customer service skills and the ability to work on multiple projects.

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 been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Staff Accountant is an accounting support position in a fast-paced centralized accounting services environment providing financial services to community associations throughout Bedford, NH.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Partner with Community Association Managers and internal leadership to resolve complex accounting issues, provide financial guidance and ensure a high level of client service and responsiveness.
• Work with outside auditors to answer questions and provide necessary reports.
• Serve as a key point of contact for association boards and clients on financial matters, participating in meetings to review financial statements, answer accounting related questions, and address concerns or discrepancies.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance and mentorship to assigned accounting team members, including oversight of daily workloads, performance, and accountability for timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Own the monthly financial reporting process for an assigned portfolio of approximately 40-45 associations, ensuring financials are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform general ledger accounting, including reviewing account activity, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and researching variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and identify unusual balances, trends, coding issues, or other discrepancies that require further research before financials are finalized.
• Reconcile bank, investment, reserve, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid, and accrual accounts as part of the monthly close process.
• Independently research and resolve GL issues, including historical discrepancies, misclassifications, out-of-balance accounts, and reconciliation differences.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with the association’s accounting basis and consistently applied across reporting periods.
• Partner with AP, AR, and community management teams to resolve issues impacting the accuracy or completion of monthly financials.
• Manage multiple association deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and ownership.
• Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource who can explain financial activity, answer questions, and help troubleshoot more complex accounting issues.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• General knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger activity a must.
• Knowledge of Audit Reports.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures ( US GAAP).
• Possess good written and communication skills
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
• Confidentiality and discretion in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• 5-7 years of directly related or closely related experience (working as part of an accounting team)

Company Description

With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 15,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 45 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com .