Staff Accountant (General Ledger)

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: FSC Panama City Corporate Office - Panama City, FL, Position Type: Full-Time (30 + hours/week), Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $60000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Not applicable, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Accounting, “At Royal American Companies, we offer more than just jobs; we provide fulfilling careers. If you're ready to join our dynamic team that values your growth and contributions, apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future with us.”

Job Summary:  

The primary function of the General Ledger Staff Accountant is accurate and timely data entry into accounting software.   The GL Staff Accountant provides support to company staff, supervisors and managers, ensuring property financial data is accurate and changes are processed in accordance with all policies, procedures and guidelines. 

Incumbent is expected to have excellent problem solving and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism, and maintain excellent attendance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Build relationships with owners/ asset managers to build trust and achieve asset goals
Build relationships with auditors/ investors to produce timely, accurate, and consistent financials
Build relationships with team members to train, advise, and mentor junior staff members
Must be able to meet strict deadlines established by department and management agreements
Know and understand the differences and application of assets, liabilities, income and expense
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Monitor cash accounts daily for deficiencies
Complete journal entries for all applications
Process and pay property tax, insurance and audit fee invoices
Balance mortgage coupons to the general ledger and the mortgage company- process for payment
Open and close Bank accounts
Set up and monitor recurring entries
Monitor utility and contract expenses
Calculate management fees
Import budgets and include accounting information
Complete bank reconciliations
Complete analysis of escrow accounts-self funding or from mortgage company
Move funds between accounts as needed or warranted
Make deposits using varying systems to include scanning
Attend meetings as directed and other assignments as needed to meet the needs of the department and business
Must have working knowledge of all procedures as they would pertain to training future personnel  
Complete comprehension of the calculation of surplus cash
Knowledge and understanding as well as ability to complete AJE’s as well as review/research issues not readily common
Understand and know how to set up recurring entries based on information provided in an audit report
Ability to take a new property, set up prior balances from owner trial balance and convert to company chart of accounts, get mortgage information, set up accruals, coordinate bank openings, etc.  
Fill in as needed in Accounting Manager’s absence                        

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Strong interpersonal communication skills 
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Knowledge and familiarity all phases of accounting
Ability to process documents and maintain their confidentiality
Skilled using a multi-function copier, electric hole punch, fax machine, adding machine, multi-line phone and other office machines required to perform the tasks of the job
Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm with superior accuracy

Education and Experience: 

2-year Associates degree or equivalent work experience in accounting
Real Page Accounting experience preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able work with a computer for a minimum of 7 hours daily 
Must be able to read printed materials and computer screen 
Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate in e-mail, by phone, or in person during the course of the workday
Ability to perform data entry, keyboarding, and mouse functions to complete job duties timely and efficiently
Ability to use phone systems and office machines
Qualifications: