Certified Public Accountant (HOA)

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and disciplined CPA to manage and oversee the financial reporting and accounting operations for multiple homeowners associations (HOAs). This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with reporting, audit, and tax requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in HOA or property management accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and a cautious, compliance-driven approach when preparing financial statements for association boards and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Post and review business transactions and verify financial data for accurate association accounting records
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements and reports for association boards and management
• Produce analyses of accounts and prepare monthly variance and reconciliation reports
• Maintain and organize historical financial records

Reconciliations & Controls

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for operating, reserve, and trust accounts
• Reconcile system-generated reports with general ledger and financial statements, including:
• Accounts Receivable
• Due Back reconciliations
• Prepared bank reconciliations
• Post adjusting journal entries as required or requested by management or boards
• Post debit card receipts and process transfers to replenish accounts as needed

Payments, Transfers & Loan Accounting

• Track all payments and expenditures including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements
• Enter monthly loan statement payments and allocate between principal and interest
• Transfer funds between bank accounts for:
• Monthly reserve transfers
• Funding and operational needs
• Work with banks to:
• Open and close association accounts
• Purchase and manage CD / CDAR investments

Compliance, Audit & Reporting Support

• Ensure financial records are audit-ready and compliant for reporting, auditing, and tax purposes
• Provide periodic financial reports and documentation as requested
• Support audit preparation and external CPA coordination
• Maintain strict adherence to HOA accounting standards and internal controls

Collaboration & Quality Control

• Escalate questions or uncertainties to the APM CPA or Controller before posting or reporting
• Avoid assumptions and ensure extra care when preparing HOA financial statements
• Collaborate closely with managers, boards, and finance leadership
• Perform additional projects and special assignments as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license (required)
• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Prior experience in HOA, property management, or fund accounting preferred
• Strong understanding of association accounting and reserve fund management
• Proven experience preparing monthly financials and reconciliations

Requirements

This is a full time role 100% Remote

Up to $10/hr

Originally posted on Himalayas