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Associa Chicagoland is seeking a Client Accounting Director in our Schaumburg office to provide leadership to the accounting department and assist in all aspects of association accounting processes. The Client Accounting Director will also work directly with the leadership team to help guide the leadership team and other departments/divisions/branches by applying observations and recommendations to their financial operations. This position is responsible for hiring, training, and coaching employees, as well as enforcing corporate company policies, rules, and procedures.

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Duties include but are not limited to:

\n\nOversee client accounting staff and assist in all aspects of Association accounting processes.\nManage the daily activities of the accounting department.\nResponsible for supervision and performance accountants including performance reviews, disciplinary action and hiring.\n\n

Assisting in all aspects ofaccounting processes which includes the timely and accurate maintenance of daily financial activity, cash management, general ledger activity, and reviewing monthly financial statements for associations.

\n\nSupport community Association Manager and Association Board of Directors as requested.\nWork with supporting departments (A/R, A/P, Data, Tax and Investment teams) on issue resolution.\nCollect and provide information for audit inquiries and give assistance to auditors.\nAssist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting.\nOversee the posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable and general ledger adjustments.\nProvide financial analysis statements including monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, and actual to budget and last year variance analysis.\nOther duties as assigned. \n\n Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

\n\nKnowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP) at an expert level.\nKnowledge of budget development and implementation.\nKnowledge of an Accounting Shared Services Center environment.\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.\nKnowledge of conflict resolution techniques at an expert level.\nProfessional customer service skills.\nProject management at a proficient level.\nProfessional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).\nSelf-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.\nTime management and time critical prioritization skills.\n\n

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Education & Experience:

\n\nBachelors Degree Required\n7 – 10 years of directly related or closely related experience\n5 – 7 years of Management and/or Supervisory experience\n\n

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What we offer:

\n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nLife Insurance\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nFlexible Spending Account\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPet Insurance\nSupplemental Insurance\n401K with employer contribution\nPTO\nTraining on all systems used by our company\nCollaborative and great team!\nColleagues that want to see you succeed\n\n

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Join our team, we look forward to talking with you!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.