What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Jekyll Island Authority?
Job Title: Accountant
Division: Accounting / Administration
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $23.79 - $26.79 per hour (DOQ)
Reports to: Accounting Director
Benefits: Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities and parking pass.
Retirement: State Employee Retirement System - GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)
Closing date: Open until filled *Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Only complete applications or applications with accompanying documents, when required, will be considered.
Retirement: State Employee Retirement System - GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)
Closing date: Open until filled *Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Only complete applications or applications with accompanying documents, when required, will be considered.
Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely generation of financial statements and management reports. Working under defined deadlines and performing a diverse set of accounting activities including review and entry of daily revenue reports, journal entry preparation, month-end close and account reconciliations.
Under general supervision, the accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely generation of financial statements and management reports. Working under defined deadlines and performing a diverse set of accounting activities including review and entry of daily revenue reports, journal entry preparation, month-end close and account reconciliations.
Description:
- Audit daily revenue reports for JIA amenities to ensure accuracy.
- Enter daily revenue reports into accounting software.
- Prepare, maintain & balance daily revenue credit card spreadsheet for JIA amenities.
- Reconcile assigned bank accounts.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly work papers for assigned accounts.
- Prepare and submit monthly sales tax return to Dept. of Revenue.
- Prepare journal entries for assigned accounts and assigned standard entries.
- Assists with maintaining cash control at special events such as Shrimp & Grits Festival.
- Assists with managing/maintaining PCI compliance standards.
- Record and notify A/R of any ACH payments received during the month.
- Prepare and submit monthly merchant service fee entries.
- Process monthly water billing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related degree with a minimum of two (2) years relevant accounting experience required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to analyze and research data and make recommendations.
- Able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of GAAP.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
- Must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Able to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills and proficient data entry skills required.
- Occasional overtime may be required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Criminal and consumer (credit) background check required.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- More than 50% of the typical workday is spent sitting, reaching, grasping and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers.
- Between 25% and 50% of the day is spent walking.
- Less than 25% of the day is spent climbing stairs, crouching and/or stooping, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
- Must have visual clarity to prepare and analyze data and figures, use the computer and expansive reading.
- Sensory abilities required include vision, feeling and touching with more than 50% of the day spent on talking and hearing.
- Majority of work will be performed within an indoor office environment. Typically work is not conducted in adverse environmental conditions.
- Noise level is considered quiet to normal.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, the applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on the application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081.
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Only complete applications or applications with accompanying documents, when required, will be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks requires credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized; applicants should consider this when applying.
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island Authority is a Drug Free workplace.
Salary : $24 - $27
