Senior Accountant

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING•Doral, FL

3d•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the accounting and financial analysis of assigned condominium and homeowner associations. The role requires knowledge of accrual-basis accounting, attention to detail, time management, interpersonal skills, timely professional communication, and the ability to meet reporting deadlines. Responsibilities may evolve based on applicable Florida statutes, property requirements, or changes to fund accounting. The employee is expected to support the company’s mission and practice its GREAT values, including respect, enthusiasm, accountability, and trustworthiness. The position requires availability during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Business hours may be extended as needed to meet deliverable deadlines. The employee reports directly to the Director of Association Finance.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of work experience in a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Knowledge of accrual-basis accounting.
Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting deadlines.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Respond professionally and in a timely manner to requests from field staff, Board Members, and corporate staff; provide a response within 24 hours and advise requesters when a task cannot be completed within the prescribed timeframe.
Monitor material transactions that may affect cash availability, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, clear review notes from prior accounting periods, and perform administrative record-keeping and filing.
Approve weekly payables for assigned associations with cash flow issues.
Prepare bank transfers as needed for reserve funding, special assessments, and other purposes.
Reconcile bank accounts for assigned associations each month.
Complete the Monthly Checklist for Financial Statement Preparation.
Prepare each assigned association’s financial package by contractual deadlines, including the balance sheet, income statement, bank reconciliations, delinquency and prepaid reports, accounts payable detail, and check register.
Reconcile each balance-sheet line item and maintain supporting schedules; reconcile reserve and special-assessment fund balances to restricted cash balances where applicable, and prepare supporting schedules for pooled reserves when approved.
Analyze financial statements before submission for review to ensure accrual-basis presentation and appropriate reporting, including reviewing month-by-month reports to assess trends.
For developer-controlled associations, track key dates and meetings in communication with field staff; invoice developers for monthly deficits during the guarantee period; and after the guarantee period, coordinate with the AR Supervisor regarding unsold units and invoice developers for assessments due on their units.
Complete annual budget worksheets with month-to-month actual balances and complete budget reserve schedules.
After an audit firm is elected, request information needed to begin audit fieldwork and follow up with the auditor to support timely completion of the annual audit.
Review draft audit reports for mathematical accuracy, tie note disclosures to the financial statements, review proposed audit journal entries and adjusted trial balances against unaudited statements and supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies with the auditor.
Communicate material post-year-end events and transactions to the auditor.
Coordinate timely issuance of the final audit report by following up with the property manager or district manager on Board approval, management-letter signature, and receipt acknowledgement.
Book audit entries affecting fund balance after receiving the final audit report.
Ensure an audit extension is filed if the report will not be final by March 15; provide financial information to the tax accountant for an extension or final tax return; and, if extended, ensure the tax return is filed by September 15.