<p>Description</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position is for Rizzetta & company, an affiliate of FirstService Residential</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Prepares standard monthly financial packets and backup schedules for designated associations to include but not limited to the following:</p> <p>Accrued Expenses Payable Balance Sheet Pre-Paid Owners Report</p> <p>Refundable Deposits Income/Expense Statement Check Register</p> <p>Reserve Contributions A/R Aging Summary Reserve Schedule</p> <p>A/P Open Items Prepaid Expenses Pre-Paid Insurance Insurance Payable</p> <p>Ensures reserves are properly funded according to the association's approved budget.</p> <p>Reconciles the association's bank accounts monthly.</p> <p>Researches and resolves owner issues pertaining to account balances and discrepancies via phone calls and/or emails.</p> <p>Processes annual coupon book orders and reorders for new sales and lost coupon books.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Applies all appropriate charges to owner ledgers.</p> <p>Processes accounts payables relating to designated associations.</p> <p>Works in conjunction with the association's CPA in preparation of the association's annual compilation, review and audit.</p> <p>Completes estoppel and online questionnaires for association property sales and answers all related calls.</p> <p>Submits W-9's and copies of ledgers, as needed.</p> <p>Applies non-lock box payments to owner ledgers.</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Associates degree in accounting or related field or 3-5 years of industry accounting experience.</p> <p>Required</p> <p>Preparation of financial statements.</p> <p>Application of double entry accounting processes.</p> <p>Accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P) and bank reconciliation.</p> <p>MS Outlook and Excel.</p> <p>Multi-company financial statements.</p> <p>Community management industry experience.</p> <p>Community management software knowledge.</p> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <p>None</p> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>Professional office environment.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or</p> <p>workstation. Must be able to drive to different office sites from time to time.</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>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</p> <p>business need."</p> <p>Disclaimer</p> <p>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.</p>