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Junior Accountant – Resident Funds
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Job Description
Junior Accountant – Resident Funds | Not Specified
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Not Specified, located in Rockville, MD. This position manages individual resident bank accounts within a highly regulated environment, demanding both precise accounting and empathetic, direct interaction with residents and their families. The role is crucial for ensuring financial compliance under State of Maryland oversight while providing a trusted, friendly face for daily financial assistance, directly impacting residents’ dignity and peace of mind.
The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Rockville, MD (In-person)
• Team: Reports directly to the Accounting Manager.
• Mission: To oversee and manage resident bank accounts with unwavering accuracy and genuine care, ensuring full compliance with complex regulatory requirements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel
What You’ll Actually Do
• Fiduciary Responsibility: Serve as a fiduciary for resident funds, diligently ensuring absolute compliance with all pertinent regulations under the State of Maryland.
• Financial Transactions: Accurately write checks, process withdrawals, and execute deposits for individual resident accounts.
• Resident Engagement: Meet with residents and their families daily to facilitate account setup, provide comprehensive financial information, and process various transactions with empathy and clarity.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain meticulous records, expertly organize complex paperwork packages, and ensure all required signatures are obtained promptly and correctly within a paper-based system.
• Reporting and Audits: Provide quarterly statements to residents, securing necessary acknowledgements and signatures, and assist with the annual Unclaimed Property Report, responding to state audits or official surveys as required.
The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience, particularly in a role requiring strict regulatory compliance and direct customer interaction.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills (especially for paper-based systems), excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to work effectively under strict regulatory oversight while maintaining a patient, approachable, and professional demeanor.
