GL Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized GL Accountant to manage the financial operations for a portfolio of HOA communities. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of community accounts, and serving as a responsive and professional point of contact for both internal teams and external clients. An active CPA license is required.

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of HOA accounting and management practices, thrives in a high-volume environment, and takes ownership of their portfolio with minimal supervision. You are someone who meets deadlines without being reminded, communicates clearly and professionally under pressure, and takes pride in the accuracy of every financial statement you produce.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all assigned communities — meeting all internal and client-facing deadlines consistently
• Accrue expenses monthly and ensure all entries are properly documented and categorized
• Review and approve peer work product to maintain quality standards across the accounting team
• Prepare financial packages and reports for community board presentations and management review

Bank & Account Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all assigned community accounts
• Reconcile additional balance sheet accounts as required and ensure all discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly
• Maintain clean, audit-ready reconciliation workpapers for every community in the portfolio

Budget Management

• Review, prepare, enter, track, and report on community budgets throughout the fiscal year
• Monitor actual performance against budget and flag variances to management and community boards
• Support the annual budget preparation process for all assigned communities in coordination with management

Community & Account Administration

• Set up new communities and accounts within the accounting system accurately and completely
• Process community terminations including final account reconciliation and proper close-out procedures
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records for all active and terminated communities

Client & Internal Communication

• Respond to a high volume of phone calls and emails from internal team members, community managers, and board members in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders including HOA boards and community managers
• Handle challenging conversations and strong personalities with a calm, professional, and solutions-focused approach
• Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor in all interactions, regardless of volume or complexity

Accounting & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and their application in a community association context
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel — including experience using Excel for financial reporting, reconciliations, and budget tracking
• Ability to manage a high volume of work across multiple client accounts simultaneously without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you communicate clearly, professionally, and with appropriate urgency
• Must be very responsive — internal and external clients can count on you for timely answers and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to manage strong personalities and navigate difficult conversations calmly and professionally

Customer service oriented — you treat every interaction as an opportunity to build trust

Requirements

This is a full time role

Arizona Time zone

Up to $10/hr

Originally posted on Himalayas