Senior Accounting Manager (Community Association)

Peoplr

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Peoplr is recruiting a Senior Accounting Manager for its client, Sovereign & Jacobs, a mid-sized, fast-paced, customer service-oriented property management company. This full-time, regular, onsite role is suited to an accounting professional with community association management, property management, and/or real estate experience who is interested in a leadership challenge and leading by example. The Senior Accounting Manager oversees accounting for homeowners’ and condominium associations, including accurate accounts payable and receivable processing, compliant financial reporting, and adherence to applicable state statutes. The role leads the month-end close, prepares and reviews financial statements, maintains internal controls to safeguard association funds, and partners with colleagues, board members, auditors, and executives on financial matters, audits, and regulatory requirements. The manager also leads accounting staff and supports process improvements and system enhancements. Sovereign & Jacobs is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida, and manages properties throughout Florida and North Carolina. The company describes its culture as team-oriented and family-owned, with hands-on leadership and encouraged cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience, year-end bonuses, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with match.

Requirements

5–7 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in community association management, property management, or real estate.
Experience with accrual-based accounting.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, SUM/IF statements, and VLOOKUPs.
Proficiency with community association accounting software such as TOPS, CINC, Vantaca, AppFolio, or similar.
Experience leading, supervising, or managing accounting professionals, directly or indirectly, and ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on work.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Vendor management experience, including timely and professional resolution of vendor inquiries and discrepancies.
Proficiency preparing, reviewing, and finalizing monthly financial statements, and experience proactively providing information about discrepancies and variances.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience complying with Florida Statutes 718 and 720 and industry best practices.
High level of confidentiality, discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
Excellent prioritization and time-management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

CPA license.
People leadership experience.
Experience managing multiple entities, companies, and/or accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting functions for homeowners’ and condominium associations, ensuring accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, compliant financial reporting, and adherence to state statutes.
Lead the month-end close process; prepare and review financial statements; and maintain internal controls to safeguard association funds.
Partner with cross-functional colleagues, board members, auditors, and executives on financial matters, annual audits, and regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership to accounting staff and drive process improvements and system enhancements.
Manage vendor relationships, including resolving vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Proactively communicate information about financial statement discrepancies and variances.