Accountant

Company: Optimum
Location: Laguna Niguel
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Come work with us!! We want you to join our team, why you ask? Well, we are one of the top places to work in Orange County. That's right, Optimum has been recognized as one of OC Top Places to Work for the past 3 years. We offer competitive salaries, encourage work life balance and a fantastic Company Culture. We are excited to have you join our dynamic and talented team.



HOW WE INVEST IN YOU



We offer a competitive salary along with medical, dental, life insurance, 401K match, mileage reimbursement, paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays. We compensate you for effectively managing six or more associations, if you desire, through our portfolio bonus program, along with a portion of all Management extras. We provide a work life balance by providing flex time and a generous amount of time off. We are proud of our on-going training program while encouraging professional growth. These are just a few ways we invest in YOU!



OUR COMMITMENT



Our focus is to elevate industry service standards following our 25-year service vision. Our vision serves as the framework for our roadmap and guides every aspect of our business by describing what we need to accomplish, in order to continue achieving sustainable, quality growth. We are committed to enhancing our leadership and industry expertise to become the premier choice in community management. We are known to provide the best Community Manager support in the industry!



This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with experience in all aspects of accounting. The position will be responsible for handling the month-end close of multiple books, related variance analysis, oversee journal entries, cash management, and preparation of annual budgets for multiple Homeowner Associations.



Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):



- Prepare numerous Financial Statements for Homeowner Association clients on a monthly basis

- Reconcile numerous bank accounts as part of the monthly financial statements

- Answer questions related to the financials from various team members and clients

- Renew Matured Certificates of Deposit

- Open and Close Bank Accounts

- Assist auditors with annual audit and tax preparation

- Maintain General Ledgers

- Reserve Reallocations - Calculate and record reallocation

- Prepare budgets for multiple Homeowner Associations annually

- Excellent communication and writing skills

- Encourage internal and external collaboration



Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

- At least 2 years accounting experience required

- HOA (property management) accounting experience a plus

- Advanced accounting and analytical abilities a plus

- Must be proficient in Excel and possess knowledge of automated environments

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong organizational and time management

- Critical thinking & problem solving

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Light physical effort (lift/carry/move objects up to 30 lbs)

- Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard

- Must be able to hear in order to receive telephone calls and voice mail messages

- Must be able to sit for long periods of time, keyboarding in front of computer terminal

- Must be mobile in order to move around office in order to make copies, process mail, etc.

- Other frequent physical demands of the position are standing, talking, hearing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus



Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K match, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays plus birthday off, business casual environment and incentive programs! Orange County Register's Top Places to Work in OC for 3 years in a row!! High CEO rating on Glassdoor, check it out!!



Please e-mail resumes to: resumes@optimumpm.com

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