Staff Accountant - Governmental

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Together We Soar!

Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 25 years and holds over 800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces.

Our Vesta associates are our most valuable resource. We hire people we trust and give them autonomy to do their best work. We also support professional development with training, coaching and regular feedback. We have a highly collaborative culture supported by our EAGLE PRIDE values!

JOB SUMMARY: Your Flight Plan!

The Staff Accountant is a mid-level position, who is responsible for all the governmental accounting and financial reconciliations for a portfolio of Special Districts.  This position assists the District Managers by providing the financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable reports, processes check runs and completes monthly bank reconciliations. Specials Districts use a modified accrual-based accounting standard generally accepted in governmental accounting.  The Staff Accountant possesses a proficiency in using the Internet, Microsoft Office, including a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Adobe-PDF’s, able to navigate back-office software and servers for record keeping purposes. This position reports to the Accounting Manager, Controller and the Vice President of District Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ready to Fly!

• Provide Excellent Customer Service.
• Create and maintain databases and filing systems, whether electronic or paper.
• Type professionally, with minimal errors, creating and editing formal documents.
• Provide accounting assistance to the District Managers.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and business partners.
• Use bookkeeping software, QuickBooks, spreadsheets and databases.
• Use of AIA pay applications.
• Process ACH, online payments, credit card payments, other account payments.
• Governmental accounts payable/receivable, produce aging detail summaries.
• Produce monthly balance sheet and unaudited financial statements.
• Process check requests and expense report on a regular basis.
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices; perform monthly reconciliations.
• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports.
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records; review and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain many vendor accounts while staying in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable and payroll.
• Audit and process credit card bills.
• Properly set up preferred vendors in the accounting system, ensuring W-9’s and other vendor documents are accurately filled out and recorded in the system.
• Address and respond to District Manager, client and vendor inquiries.
• The Staff Accountant – Governmental position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The Wingspan Needed!

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, or 2-3 years of experience in lieu of degree
• 2-3 years’ experience with governmental accounting, general accounting
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Highly Proficient with QuickBooks, AIA Payment Application, and bank reconciliations
• Experience/Knowledge with Special Districts and Community Management Accounting is preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Our Nest is your Nest!

• This is a largely sedentary role.
• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

BENEFITS: The Perks of Eagle Pride!

At Vesta Property Services, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet your needs and the needs of your family, including your pets. We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.

In Addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program- to both our Full-time and Part-time staff associates!

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services associates and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

Salary : $52,000 - $59,000