What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Community Accountant position at Castle Group?
Overview
The Junior Community Accountant is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements for the Homeowner Association and Condo Association. Responsibilities include preparing a comprehensive financial statement write-up, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, account and variance analysis, and preparing all balance sheet supporting schedules.
The Junior Community Accountant also provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working interdepartmentally, as well as with our external customers, if any.
Responsibilities
- Balance Sheet and Income Statement (including variance analysis and explanations)
- Monthly bank reconciliations for each bank account
- Prepaid expense and insurance schedules
- Accrued expense schedule
- Any other balance sheet or income statement supporting schedules
- Review and analyze all subsidiary ledgers for accuracy
- Create monthly journal entries and year-end entries as provided by CPA’s
- Interacting with property managers and support personnel
- Projects as necessary
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses:
Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Experience in full cycle Financial Statement Preparation is a must or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
Minimum of one-year related accounting experience. Able to work under tight deadlines and use time effectively based on key priorities.
Computer literacy:
Intermediate to advanced command of computer hardware/software is required; specifically, proficient in the knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Experience with accounting software and/or Adobe Reader and Writer a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs. and work in a sitting position for long periods of time. Extensive use of fingers for typing and visual use of the computer monitor. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word; Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions:
The majority of work will be completed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment with little to moderate noise levels.
DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason. Further, your signature on this job description does not change the at-will nature of your employment.
