10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, High School Diploma, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Order Supplies, Past Due Accounts, Payment Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Spreadsheets, Statistics, Writing Skills
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Full Time position - 40 hours per week
Starting Pay Rate: $51,750 - $57,000 a year.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
JOB PURPOSE
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing accounting support to accountants and accounting supervisory staff within the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & BASIC DUTIES
- Key in resales of unit ownership into
- Key in Mutual receipts
- Key in Trust receipts
- Prepare and process owner refunds
- Reapply payments as necessary
- Complete monthly delinquency process
- Perform AP and AR duties as necessary
- Serve as the Accounts Receivable backup
- Assist with other duties in the department
- Filing
- Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records, and researching discrepancies
- Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements, including remote deposit, which involves sorting out mail, matching coupons and making a batch for deposit
- Reconcile accounts
- Enter key data of financial transactions in data base daily
- Compile and sort invoices and checks, processes invoices for payment and checks for deposit
- Issue checks for accounts payable and mails them out
- Record business transactions and keys daily worksheets to general ledger system
- Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records
- Match invoices to checks for signature
- Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies
- Coordinate customer acceptance of payment
- Assist Accountants with resident communications, including payment coupons and mailings
- Distribute association financials and delinquency reports
- Monthly shredding of confidential documents and checks
- Customer service including assisting residents and Accountants
- Performs other accounting and clerical functions to support department as required
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - Required
- Associates Degree (two years of college or technical school) in accounting, finance, business administration or related field with 2-4 years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, with 0-2 years of experience.
YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of experience or Associates Degree with 2-4 years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as spreadsheets, balance sheets, invoices, and correspondence. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to make and verify computations with accuracy, to compile statistical data and prepare routine reports and to work under time constraints
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with community residents and outside organizations and agencies at various levels
- Ability to resolve problems in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to take care of customers' needs while following company procedures
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted and paying attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounting terms, principles, and processes
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge and experience with accounting computer applications
- Working knowledge of Jenark accounting software - Preferred
- Proficient in EXCEL, WORD
- Proficient in use of 10 key adding machine.
We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow and achieve great results. If you want to be a part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive Salary and excellent benefits.
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Leisure World of Maryland