Staff Accountant

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily and monthly accounting operations, including construction and capital project accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. You will assist with external audits, maintain general ledger integrity, and collaborate with AP, AR, and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
• Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Account reconciliations

General ledger

Audit processes

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics)

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the daily and monthly accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting construction and capital project accounting, preparing accurate account reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
• Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with project accounting systems, construction or capital project accounting, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with automated reconciliation tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools to support research, data analysis, documentation, and process efficiency.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.