Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join a property management organization in Sarasota, Florida, on a short-term contract basis. This role involves supporting a critical reconciliation project, ensuring the accuracy of homeowner accounts following a recent system implementation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in handling large volumes of data accurately, this is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities:

• Review and reconcile approximately 800 homeowner accounts using a web-based system.
• Identify and address issues related to prepaid assessments, rewards usage, and actual spending activity.
• Recalculate and correct discrepancies in sales tax caused by system setup errors.
• Accurately document findings and updates in Excel using a predefined template.
• Prepare summary reports for residents based on reconciled account data.
• Highlight inconsistencies or issues to the Controller and relevant team members.
• Ensure proper formatting and exporting of data from web-based systems.
• Collaborate with the team to meet tight project deadlines and maintain high accuracy standards. Requirements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently process high-volume data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, and exporting.
• Experience working with web-based systems and navigating their functionalities.
• Background in accounting, accounts payable/receivable, or data reconciliation preferred.
• Capability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Familiarity with journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliation processes.
• Effective communication skills to flag and resolve discrepancies promptly.

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