Transition Accountant

Castle Management•Plantation, FL

About The Position

Overview The Transition Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for the Homeowner and Condo Associations that recently joined Castle. Responsibilities include setting up the financial package template for the association; preparing it, including bank reconciliations, account and variance analysis, and preparing all balance sheet supporting schedules. The Transition Accountant works closely with the Director of Transition Accounting. The Transition Accountant also provides exemplary service consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working interdepartmentally, as well as, with our external customers.

Requirements

Bachelors in business administration degree with a concentration in a ccounting or f inance is r equired .
Experience in full-cycle Financial Statement Preparation is a must , or an equivalent combination of education and experience is .
Minimum of 3 years related accounting experience.
Attention to detail and accurate data entry skillset is a must .
Able to manage, organize, and effectively deal with high transactional volume and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment , and use time effectively based on key priorities.
Effective customer service , and interpersonal skills to create effective customer-focused relationships.
Intermediate to advanced command of computer hardware/software is ; specifically, proficient in the knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe.
Fluent in the English language .
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Able to work under pressure, maintain composure, and utilize good judgment during emergency/difficult and stressful situations.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.; work in a sitting position for long periods of time, may fluctuate. reach with hands and arms, communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information. easily navigate the building as to meet the job functions; complete all required forms.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends on an as-needed basis.
Manual dexterity to input data into the computer.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends based on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with property management accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

Review financial statements and supporting documentation from prior management and prepare for entry/conversion into Castle systems
Set up balance sheet format, customized to meet associations specifications by programming accounts to appear in proper order by fund
Set up income statement format, customized to meet associations specifications by programming accounts to appear in proper order
Upload beginning trial balances
Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing.
Balance Sheet and Income Statement (including variance analysis and explanations)
Monthly bank reconciliations for each bank account
Prepaid expense and insurance schedules
Accrued expense schedule
Any other balance sheet or income statement supporting schedules
Review and analyze all subsidiary ledgers for accuracy
Create monthly journal entries and year-end entries as provided by CPA’s
Submit bank transfer requests to Treasury for initial funding, clear due to/from balances, recurring reserve transfers, other as needed
Completes special projects as necessary
Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.