Junior Staff Accountant

Hot Springs Village Property Owners Assoc•Hot Springs Village, AR

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the accuracy and timeliness of daily financial transactions, with a primary focus on cash receipts, disbursements, and general ledger posting. Assists with month-end and year-end closing activities, audit preparation, and routine financial reporting while adhering to established internal controls, POA policies, and GAAP accounting principles.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, Business or a related field is desired.
A minimum of 1 year’s general business, accounting and office experience
Intermediate MS Word and MS Excel knowledge.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to identify variances and trends with accounting transactions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Concur and general ledger software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post daily cash journal entries, including ACH drafts for member assessments, utilities, credit card activity, and other electronic receipts
Record and apply daily cash receipts accurately and timely to the general ledger
Process and monitor payments (ACH, checks, and electronic payments) to support the complete, accurate, and timely payment of expenses
Work in coordination with the Accounts Payable Clerk and any temporary or part-time A/P support by assisting with invoice documentation, approvals, posting, and payment activities
Maintain and process vendor 1099 information, including reviewing vendor records, tracking reportable payments, and assisting with year-end 1099 reporting and required federal filings
Monitor the daily cash position and bank balances, communicating observations or concerns to senior accounting staff
Support bank activity review and reconciliation processes to help maintain accurate cash records
Assist with maintaining accurate subsidiary ledger activity and support reconciliation to the general ledger
Assist management and staff, as requested, with accessing and understanding financial reports from multiple reporting systems
Assist with monthly and annual close processes, including preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
Support year-end audit preparation by assembling requested materials and responding to audit requests
Follow established internal controls, POA policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Maintain regular and responsible attendance in accordance with daily processing and close schedules
Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned