A/R Staff Accountant

Anthem Community Council Inc•Anthem, AZ

42m•Onsite

About The Position

The A/R Staff Accountant is a detail-oriented accounting professional responsible for the day-to-day execution of Anthem Community Council’s accounts receivable and related financial activities. This position requires a high degree of accuracy, accountability, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while delivering timely, high-quality work in accordance with GAAP and ACC policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university preferred, with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or
A minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience that includes the essential duties listed above. Relevant experience may substitute for education at a ratio of 1.5 years of experience to 1 year of education.
Five (5) years of experience in accounting functions (AP, AR, GL).
Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and willingness to role model The Anthem Way company values.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, printer, phone, and other routine business equipment.
Visual acuity sufficient to read printed and electronic materials, including faint or partially obscured text.
Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly to communicate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and education levels, both in person and by phone.
Ability to perform physical activities that may include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, lifting, and carrying.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force regularly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to move independently throughout the office and community.

Nice To Haves

Experience in property management, working with HOAs and Caliber software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the full Accounts Receivable (A/R) cycle.
Administer HOA assessment billing, including monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual cycles.
Process cash application and variances for homeowner payments.
Record deposits and prepare journal entries for other funds received.
Support the month-end close process, including journal entries and financial reporting in accordance with the established accounting schedule.
Calculate and process monthly amounts due to the homeowner associations.
Manage homeowner ACH setup and processing for the in-house monthly ACH debit program.
Assist with year-end audit preparation and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Collections Specialists regarding write-offs and bad debt calculations.
May assist with bank and investment account reconciliations, preparation of schedules, processing month-end Civic Rec reports and recording additional journal entries.
Provide cross-coverage for other accounting team members during absences.
Perform all duties accurately and in compliance with GAAP, internal controls and company policies.
Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned.