Junior Bookkeeper - Entry Level

Are you starting your career in accounting or have just graduated college and needing your first step into your career? We have the position for you.  If you are an ambitious, career-focused accounting professional looking for a place to begin a rewarding career where you will be taught everything from the basics upward, this may be the better opportunity for you. We are seeking individuals who enjoy learning the concepts behind bookkeeping and how it impacts the bottom line for a portfolio of organizations. Additionally, we are a fast-paced environment, with a culture of teamwork, innovation and a family-like atmosphere.

Our training is very hands on and educational. We do not require experience in our industry, but we do require someone who wants to learn more about bookkeeping and what it takes to grow into performing the full cycle of creating multiple financials. Top performers in this position have developed into lead bookkeepers on our team very quickly.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION :

The position is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of client financial records including preparing balance sheets, income statements, bank reconciliations, general ledger reports, receivables reports, cash disbursements, and statements of cash flow for not-for-profit corporations. You will be exposed to all of these practices and learn how to master them. With a team, this position supports the deadline-driven financial needs of hundreds of property association corporations managed by Spectrum. This position is also responsible for assisting in day-to-day tasks including accounts payable and receivable, check issuance, initial client setup, state required reports and filings, and document compilation for external review. All reports are prepared using accrual accounting, using industry-specific property management accounting software, and in accordance with GAAP.

SPECIFIC TASKS you will learn in this role :

Recording of journal entries and other transactions in appropriate client’s books.

On a monthly basis, preparation of financial reports for clients using industry-specific software.

Compilation of necessary information and documents to provide to association accountants to facilitate the preparation of state and federal filings.

How to post payments to client accounts and issue payments to client vendors.

Onboarding of new clients through setting up accounting systems, inputting financial data, and creating initial financial reports.

Oversee large projects ensuring taxes and other services requested through an outside party are provided in a timely manner.

You will learn how to answer questions on technical accounting tasks and escalated financial / bookkeeping issues.

Complete homeowner write offs and write off projects in an accurate and timely manner.

Work on special projects for HOA Boards, Community Managers, and Division Presidents as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Recording of journal entries and other transactions in appropriate client’s books.

Recording of journal entries and other transactions in appropriate client’s books.

On a monthly basis, preparation of financial reports for clients using industry-specific software.

On a monthly basis, preparation of financial reports for clients using industry-specific software.

Compilation of necessary information and documents to provide to association accountants to facilitate the preparation of state and federal filings.

Compilation of necessary information and documents to provide to association accountants to facilitate the preparation of state and federal filings.

How to post payments to client accounts and issue payments to client vendors.

How to post payments to client accounts and issue payments to client vendors.

Onboarding of new clients through setting up accounting systems, inputting financial data, and creating initial financial reports.

Onboarding of new clients through setting up accounting systems, inputting financial data, and creating initial financial reports.

Oversee large projects ensuring taxes and other services requested through an outside party are provided in a timely manner.

Oversee large projects ensuring taxes and other services requested through an outside party are provided in a timely manner.

You will learn how to answer questions on technical accounting tasks and escalated financial / bookkeeping issues.

You will learn how to answer questions on technical accounting tasks and escalated financial / bookkeeping issues.

Complete homeowner write offs and write off projects in an accurate and timely manner.

Complete homeowner write offs and write off projects in an accurate and timely manner.

Work on special projects for HOA Boards, Community Managers, and Division Presidents as needed.

Work on special projects for HOA Boards, Community Managers, and Division Presidents as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the department manager.