Senior Accountant

About the company: Founded in 1983, AKAM provides unparalleled knowledge, industry-leading technology, cost-saving initiatives, and the best customer service in the industry to every condominium, cooperative, homeowners association, and investment property we service. From comprehensive financial oversight to operations management, compliance administration, and violation removal, we maximize operational efficiency and value for our clients. Our core values include Innovation, Collaboration, Elevation, Accountability & Hospitality.

What we offer: AKAM is proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™. Learn more about our company by visiting akam.com. Our benefits include several healthcare, dental and vision options, a retirement program, paid time off plans, 11 holidays per year, educational reimbursement, transportation discount purchase programs, service and performance awards – in addition to various social and recreational activities.

Position Overview: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and review of monthly financial statements. You will be assigned a portfolio of complex Condominium and Homeowners associations following established processes and procedures of the department. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in assisting the Financial Reporting leadership in achieving department goals by providing support to Financial Reporting Supervisors and Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post Monthly Closing Journal entries.
• Preparare and review Balance Sheet accounts details.
• Review and analyze transactions from Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable to ensure they have been accurately coded and recorded.
• Identify, investigate, resolve and/or report on discrepancies.
• Identify and research variances or unexplained items on the Income Statement and changes on the Balance Sheet, make adjusting entries and reclasses as appropriate based on analysis.
• Prepare the Financial Statement package within necessary timelines to meet client due dates and submit for review to the assigned Supervisor.
• Aid, support and instruction to Property Managers and Regional Directors on accounting matters related to the assigned portfolio.
• Respond timely to requests from operations including Field Staff or Regional Directors.
• Analyze and post end-of-year audit entries.
• Communicate timely the potential issues that may affect the accuracy of the financial statements.
• Collaborate with independent CPA audit firm in their audit and review of associations on a year-end, turnover, and/or periodic audit/review.
• Assist with Budget preparation according to property, company, and department standards.
• Timely follow up and resolve outstanding items and reconciling differences within financial statements.
• Assist on special requests and projects, prepare ad hoc reporting as needed and requested.
• Provide guidance and assist with training/development of Junior Accountants.
• Review Financials Statements prepared by Staff and Junior Accountants as needed.
• Able to conduct financials related calls and meetings with the Association’s Board of Directors

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, judgment and decision-making abilities with a strong work ethic.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong excel skills along with intermediate or advanced proficiency in Windows,Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Month end journal entries
• Financial analysis
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and be self-driven

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business-related field from an accredited college or university, and minimum three to five years of full cycle accounting and month end reporting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental

· Vision

· Health

· Paid time off

· And more

AKAM is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. AKAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard for any characteristic protected by applicable law.