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JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Association Services, an Associa company, is hiring an Accounting Specialist for it’s corporate office in Gaithersburg, MD.
This is an entry-level position that requires a keen eye for detail to research, review, and correct financial data.

Daily tasks:

• Research and respond in inquires by phone and email.
• Follow-up with Homeowners, members of the Board of Directors, Community Managers, and executives regarding account status.
• Review accounts and account balances, delinquencies, and variances.
• Review journal entries, loans paid, reserve study and activity.
• Investigate old items, resolve outstanding checks, void and re-issue checks, and ensure vendors are paid.
• Assist with budget preparation, reserve transfers, and order coupon books.
• Update assessment amounts and compile data.
• Reconcile bank accounts, operating accounts, investment bank accounts.
• Review and code invoices and AR deposits.
• Scan checks, assist with fund transfers, assist in preparing financial statements.
• Other duties as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• Accounting degree is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP).
• 1+ years of general ledger experience.
• Ability to review and analyze data with a keen eye for detail.
• Professional customer service skill and communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
  

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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

• Research and respond in inquires by phone and email.
• Follow-up with Homeowners, members of the Board of Directors, Community Managers, and executives regarding account status.
• Review accounts and account balances, delinquencies, and variances.
• Review journal entries, loans paid, reserve study and activity.
• Investigate old items, resolve outstanding checks, void and re-issue checks, and ensure vendors are paid.
• Assist with budget preparation, reserve transfers, and order coupon books.
• Update assessment amounts and compile data.
• Reconcile bank accounts, operating accounts, investment bank accounts.
• Review and code invoices and AR deposits.
• Scan checks, assist with fund transfers, assist in preparing financial statements.
• Other duties as requested