Accountant

Job Summary 

We are a national property management firm specializing in community associations. Our Chicagoland branch provides full-service property management and is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide accounting and operational support to clients, community managers, and office leadership. This role works closely with our Accounting Shared Services Center, which handles day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities include providing information, guidance, and direction to shared services teams across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, delinquency and collections, cash management and banking, general ledger, tax and audit reporting, and data management and IT. This position also ensures accounting activities comply with company policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the accounting department.  
• Knowledge and implementation of company’s policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting.
• Oversee the posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable, general ledger adjustments and accounts receivable.  
• Provide financial analysis of statements including monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, and actual to budget and last year variance analysis. 
• Assist with Budget Preparation and annual billing duties.
• Collect and provide information for audit inquiries and give assistance to auditors. 
• Address and resolve client inquiries regarding financial statements and preparation of statements.
• Special projects and spreadsheet tracking of audits, taxes, annual billing and monthly financial statement release.
• Knowledge and Skills                                                                                                                                        
• Knowledge of GAAP at an expert level. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level. 
• Knowledge of typical business correspondence (grammar, structure, punctuation, spelling, etc.) at a proficient level.  Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.). 
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and a team player. 
• Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree

Qualifications

What we offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401K with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Time
• Training on ALL systems used by our company
• Collaborative and great team!
• Colleagues that want to see you succeed!
• Join our team, we look forward to talking with you!

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 48 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.