Staff Accountant

AMS Association Management Services NW; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

AMS Association Management Services NW is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the HOA Accounting team in Portland. The role focuses on preparing monthly financial statements and maintaining reliable reporting for Board review.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable meeting recurring monthly deadlines. HOA accounting experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules for assigned HOAs.
• Complete bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Code transactions to general ledger and review entries.
• Process monthly reserve contributions and maintain budgets.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and external reviews.
• Communicate with Board members and vendors about finances.
• Post monthly statements to owner portal.
• Support department projects and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: $24-$27 per hour, depending on experience

About the Role

AMS is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our HOA Accounting team. This position supports a portfolio of homeowner associations by preparing accurate monthly financial statements and maintaining reliable financial reporting for Board review.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing recurring monthly deadlines. HOA accounting experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for assigned associations
• Complete bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Review, analyze, and code financial transactions to the general ledger
• Process monthly reserve contributions
• Maintain association budgets and track variances
• Assist with external CPA audits, financial reviews, and annual tax filings
• Communicate with Board members and vendors regarding financial matters
• Assist with 1099 reporting
• Post monthly financial statements to the owner portal
• Support department projects and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of accounting experience
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 70% to 75% of premiums paid by the company
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer hours through TMG Cares
• Company-paid life insurance
• Professional development support, including certification reimbursement
• Hands-on training and a supportive team environment