Entry-Level Accounting Clerk
Entry-Level Accounting Clerk role in Chantilly, VA to perform day to day accounting tasks for multiple community associations.
Candidate must have 1+ year of entry-level accounting experience (AP, AR, billing, collections).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks :
Daily :
- Post checks
- Fill out Financial Update forms
- Fill out Resale Package forms
- Answer phone calls
- Respond to e-mails
- Settlements
- Resales / New Sales
- Foreclosure / Bankruptcies
- Ownership changes
- Ordering individual coupons
- Temporary / Coupon Books
- Address changes
- Process of NSF chargebacks and letters to homeowners
- Adjusts accounts based on late fees and misapplied payments
- Batch A / R and Miscellaneous Deposits
- Reimbursable back to CMC
- All copies, faxes, scans, hand processed checks, settlements, etc.
Weekly :
Lockbox (processing center at bank)Exception Checks date stamped date received at bank and distributed to appropriate bookkeeperCorrespondence date stamped date received at bank and distributed to appropriate bookkeeperMonthly :
VA Deferred over 45 days, apply to homeowners' accounts and CMC's reimbursableVA Deferred Resale Packages and Financial UpdatesFriendly RemindersDepending on Association's cutoffAdjust accounts for late fee waivers for new ownersReview for accounts that are at Exhibit B statusExhibit B - Certified Letter prior to accounts being overturned to AttorneyMonthly Lead SheetsInformation that ties together all adjustments, charges, credits, etc. that occurred throughout the monthReview for errorsRequirements
Knowledge and Skills
Analytical skills to evaluate, prioritize, and categorize data in various forms and formats.Perform calculations and analysis used in basic accounting.Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level. Experience using Tops Software is a plus.Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.Time management and time critical prioritization skills.Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED Required1 3 years of directly related or closely related experience