divh2Transition Accountant/h2pThe Transition Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for the Homeowner and Condo Associations that recently joined Castle. Responsibilities include setting up the financial package template for the association; preparing it, including bank reconciliations, account and variance analysis, and preparing all balance sheet supporting schedules. The Transition Accountant works closely with the Director of Transition Accounting./ppThe Transition Accountant also provides exemplary service consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working interdepartmentally, as well as, with our external customers./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliReview financial statements and supporting documentation from prior management and prepare for entry/conversion into Castle systems/liliSet up balance sheet format, customized to meet associations specifications by programming accounts to appear in proper order by fund/liliSet up income statement format, customized to meet associations specifications by programming accounts to appear in proper order/liliUpload beginning trial balances/liliReviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing./liliBalance Sheet and Income Statement (including variance analysis and explanations)/liliMonthly bank reconciliations for each bank account/liliPrepaid expense and insurance schedules/liliAccrued expense schedule/liliAny other balance sheet or income statement supporting schedules/liliReview and analyze all subsidiary ledgers for accuracy/liliCreate monthly journal entries and year-end entries as provided by CPAs/liliSubmit bank transfer requests to Treasury for initial funding, clear due to/from balances, recurring reserve transfers, other as needed/liliCompletes special projects as necessary/liliOther duties as assigned by direct supervisor./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppstrongEducation and Experience/strong/pulliBachelors in business administration degree with a concentration in accounting or finance is required./liliExperience in full-cycle Financial Statement Preparation is a must, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required./liliMinimum of 3 years related accounting experience./liliExperience with property management accounting a plus./li/ulpstrongSkills and Abilities/strong/pulliAttention to detail and accurate data entry skillset is a must./liliAble to manage, organize, and effectively deal with high transactional volume and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and use time effectively based on key priorities./liliEffective customer service, and interpersonal skills to create effective customer-focused relationships./liliIntermediate to advanced command of computer hardware/software is required; specifically, proficient in the knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe./liliFluent in the English language required./liliAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality./li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions./pulliAble to work under pressure, maintain composure, and utilize good judgment during emergency/difficult and stressful situations./liliAbility to lift up to 5 lbs.;/liliWork in a sitting position for long periods of time, may fluctuate./liliReach with hands and arms, communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information./liliEasily navigate the building as required to meet the job functions; complete all required forms./liliAbility to work extended hours and weekends on an as-needed basis./liliManual dexterity to input data into the computer./liliAbility to work extended hours and weekends based on project requirements./li/ulpstrongEqual Employment Opportunity/strong/ppCastle is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws./ppstrongDisclaimer/strong/ppThis job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time based on organizational needs. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason./p/div