What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at RIZZETTA & COMPANY INC?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Staff Accountant performs all accounting and customer service-related duties for a portfolio of associations. The Staff Accountant works closely, as a team, with the Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM) and Administrative Assistant for the assigned portfolio to provide the highest level of customer service.
Essential Functions
Prepares standard monthly financial packets and backup schedules for designated associations to include but not limited to the following :
Accrued Expenses Payable Balance Sheet Pre-Paid Owners Report
Refundable Deposits Income / Expense Statement Check Register
Reserve Contributions A / R Aging Summary Reserve Schedule
A / P Open Items Prepaid Expenses Pre-Paid Insurance
Insurance Payable
- Ensures reserves are properly funded according to the association’s approved budget.
- Reconciles the association’s bank accounts monthly.
- Researches and resolves owner issues pertaining to account balances and discrepancies via phone calls
- and / or emails.
- Processes annual coupon book orders and reorders for new sales and lost coupon books.
- Assists with incoming calls from mortgage and title companies, third party bank representatives, realtors,
- attorneys, vendors and / or board members regarding account balances, assessments, expenses of the
- association, payment of services, and questions related to the association’s financial matters.
- Applies all appropriate charges to owner ledgers.
- Processes accounts payables relating to designated associations.
- Works in conjunction with the association’s CPA in preparation of the association’s annual compilation,
- review and audit.
- Completes estoppel and online questionnaires for association property sales and answers all related calls.
- Submits W-9’s and copies of ledgers, as needed.
- Applies non-lock box payments to owner ledgers.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree in accounting or related field or 3-5 years of industry accounting experience.
Required
Preparation of financial statements.
Application of double entry accounting processes.
Accounts receivable (A / R), accounts payable (A / P) and bank reconciliation.
MS Outlook and Excel
Preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
Work Environment
Professional office environment.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Must be able to drive to different office sites from time to time.
EEO Statement
Rizzetta & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
