Senior Staff Accountant

ABOUT HEATHER GARDENS

Heather Gardens Association (HGA) is a vibrant 55 residential community located in Aurora, Colorado. We are committed to providing exceptional service and maintaining a welcoming, well-managed environment for our residents. Our team members are dedicated professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and a shared sense of purpose in supporting a thriving community.

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the financial health of the Association.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

1. Assists with the month-end close process including preparation and posting of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, sub-ledger reconciliations, and variance analyses.
2. Reconciles daily bank transactions with the general ledger and prepares monthly bank reconciliations, investigates and assists with correcting any errors. Verifies bank adjustments and chargebacks to the appropriate sub-ledger.  
3. Monitors the condo resale process which includes reviewing status letters to mortgage lenders and verifying property ownership transfers in the Resident Management System.
4. Maintains accurate records for accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset ledgers.
5. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
6. Assists the Controller in preparing monthly and year-end financial reports, as well as the annual audit. 
7. Assists with determining proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
8. Assists with the implementation of accounting systems and control procedures.
9. Assists with creating annual budgets and analyzing budget data for accuracy and reasonableness.  Responsible for inputting annual budgets into accounting software and compiling budgets for presentation to management.
10. Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and Association procedures.
11. Performs as backup to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
12. Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications and Requirements:

The qualifications below outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance in this position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/Experience:

Language:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, including the ability to read and interpret a variety of documents such as spreadsheets, state statutes, and procedure manuals; as well as the ability to speak effectively with residents and employees of the Association.

Reasoning: 

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions; synthesize complex or diverse information; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Teamwork: 

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members; respects individuals’ diversity.

Professionalism & Ethics:

Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows policies and procedures; upholds the Association's goals and values.

Dependability & Punctuality:

Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. follows instructions and responds positively to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; completes tasks in a timely manner or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. 

Working Conditions:

Encountered on a regular basis as part of the work this job performs.

Note:  Job descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job, but are intended to accurately reflect principal job elements.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening and drug test.

BENEFITS

Heather Gardens offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment, including:

• Medical Insurance – Multiple plan options through Aetna & Kaiser
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Disability Coverage (with optional buy-up plans)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Pet Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform & Shoe Allowance (for eligible positions)

 We also support work-life balance with paid holidays and generous PTO, along with a variety of voluntary benefits and employee resources designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.