Senior Accounting Manager (Community Association)
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 experience in community association management, property management, and/or real estate who is ready for a leadership challenge and leads 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 month-end close, prepares and reviews financial statements, maintains internal controls to safeguard association funds, and supports audits and regulatory requirements. It also partners with board members, auditors, executives, and cross-functional colleagues, while leading accounting staff and advancing process and system improvements. Sovereign & Jacobs is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida, and manages properties throughout Florida and North Carolina. The family-owned company describes its culture as team-oriented, supportive, hands-on, and collaborative.
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 Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, SUM/IF statements, and V&H LOOKUPs.
- 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.
- Demonstrated 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 proactively communicating 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.
- Prior experience managing multiple entities, companies, and/or accounts simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting functions for homeowners’ and condominium associations, including accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, compliant financial reporting, and adherence to state statutes.
- Lead the month-end close process and prepare and review financial statements.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard association funds.
- Partner with cross-functional colleagues, board members, auditors, and executives on financial matters.
- Support annual audits and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership to accounting staff.
- Drive process improvements and system enhancements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience.
- Year-end bonuses.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
