Staff Accountant

SAVANNAH LAKES VILLAGE POA, INC.

Is seeking to hire a Staff Accountant

Candidate will maintain day to day operations of accounts payable, facilities sales, and general ledger reporting for the property owner’s association. They will also Maintain and control supporting financial information for POA operations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, maintain accounting records and other related duties in daily administration of accounting department.

2. Maintains general ledger to include the preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliations, assists in monthly/yearly closings, and setting up new accounts.

3. Verifies and records necessary journal entries to general ledger.

4. Assists outside auditors at year-end in preparation of schedules, invoices,

5. Administers accounts payable, verifying invoices for payment and ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.

6. Maintains adequate supplies for accounts payable.

7. Maintains records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material. Updates records as necessary.

8. Files appropriate tax forms and reports with government agencies.

9. Recommends, designs, and implements any necessary department controls.

10. May prepare monthly financial statements to include preparation of monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position/budget variances. May also prepare monthly inventory evaluations. Maintains related records.

11. Maintains contract/lease file with current information:

• updates listing of all current contracts to include contract date, expiration date, department covered under contract, contract service, etc.
• verifies and maintains current information, including certificate of insurance on all contractors utilized by POA.
• relocates canceled contracts

1. Checks, records on spreadsheet, and prepares deposits from profit centers and assessments on daily basis; plans for deposits to go bank.

1. Records sales and prepares monthly sales reports on spreadsheets for assigned POA profit centers; records differences in deposits versus sales reports in computer system; maintains current and accurate files on sales.

2. Verifies credit card charges, charges to accounts and prepares invoices for special functions

as appropriate; updates computer and follows up on payment.

1. Communicates with facility staff concerning discrepancies in facility sales reports.

2. Prepares and maintains complete procedures manual for each: sales operations reporting and deposits, accounts payable, contract administration, and general ledger processing.

3. Performs other duties as assigned by the manager

The duties and responsibilities of this position are not limited to this description and the accountant may perform a combination of other functions when needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

(E) 1. Requires knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures.

(E) 2. Ability to maintain accurate financial records, to prepare reports and statements, to operate office equipment.

(E) 3. Ability to work with detail, and possess good organizational skills

(E) 4. Requires ability to utilize and understand ERP systems, Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel effectively.

(E) 5. Requires experience in planning, supervision and personnel.

1. Must have ability to communicate effectively.

2. Ability to understand Company procedures, including the SLV Covenants and Restrictions, providing information to customer questions.

(E) = an essential element of the job, accommodation cannot be provided.

SALARY : $60,000

REQUIREMENTS:

• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting position, preferably in a POA/HOA or related environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or college degree in accounting required.

If you believe you would excel in this position we encourage you to apply today.