Accounting & Budget Manager (HOAs and Condominium Associations)

Summary Navigate Community Management, a leader in Washington State in Community Association Management, with more than 250 communities under management, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Accounting and Budget Manager.
This vital role requires a strategic thinker who can oversee an accounting team and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all accounting tasks.
Why Join Navigate Community Management? Impactful Work: Make a significant impact on the financial health of over 250 communities.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a leading management company.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team of professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation in community management.
Duties Job description : Team oversight: Supervise a team of accounting assistants, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting tasks.
Meet regularly with the accounting team via Zoom.
Oversee yearly accounting and financial calendar (tax returns, audits, management fee increases, etc.
) Accounting & Financials: Oversight of reconciliation of bank accounts Record monthly adjustments & accruals Posting adjusting journal entries from external auditors Accounting of Developer-Controlled Communities Assist with onboarding of new clients Month-end close duties and associated journal entries Monitor CD renewals Oversight of billing of ancillary fees Special assessment tracking Banking relationship (new bank accounts) Daily Positive Pay management Troubleshoot accounting issues as they arise, providing timely resolutions to ensure accuracy.
Bank Account and Credit Card Reconciliations: Conduct thorough reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards to maintain accurate financial records.
Monthly Accrual Journal Entries: Prepare monthly accrual journal entries and meticulously review general account ledgers to ensure financial integrity Ensure financial record-keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques are consistent with GAAP.
Tax returns and audit Oversee tax return preparation Coordinate Audit and respond to questions from third-party auditor Assist with Audits and Tax Returns: Collaborate with external CPAs by providing necessary documents for year-end audits and tax returns, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
Budgeting Assist with yearly budget procedure & training Review budget for large clients Team collaboration Assist managers with responding to questions from board members related to financial reports and accounting.
Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures.
Attend board meetings as necessary to answer questions from Board members about their financial Requirements Qualifications: Proven experience in accounting and financial management, ideally within the Community Association Industry Strong leadership skills to oversee a team of accounting assistants.
In-depth knowledge of both cash and accrual accounting methods.
Excellent problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot accounting issues efficiently.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and external partners.
Benefits Navigate stands out by offering a unique set of benefits unparallel in this industry: Work from home 4-day work week Flexible work environment PTO Medical Allowance (after 90 days) Dental & Vision Plan (after 90 days) 401K with 5% match (after 90 days) CAI Education and Designations paid by Navigate CAI Events paid by Navigate Work Remotely Flexible work from home options available