STAFF ACCOUNTANT I

Village Center Community Development District•The Villages, FL

6d•$0 - $29

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I performs staff accounting duties for commercial, residential, and utility Community Development Districts served by the Finance Department. Duties include preparing and recording revenue and expenditure journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with monthly financial reports. The position reports to a Senior Accountant, and the incumbent is expected to know and perform all listed duties in either a primary or back-up role. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. New graduates are encouraged to apply. A CGFO credential is preferred, a valid Florida driver's license is required, and candidates and employees must pass background screening. The position uses office equipment and productivity software in an interior, air-conditioned office environment with moderate noise and frequent interruptions. Physical duties include extended sitting and computer work, standing, bending, walking, handling objects, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field from a four-year college or university.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Successfully pass background screening.
Proficient personal computer skills and basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of legacy-based programs/software.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to residents.
Excellent verbal communication skills and professional appearance.
Strong work ethic and commitment to providing optimal customer service.
Ability to stay organized, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and meet multiple demanding deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations, and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently without detailed supervision.
Ability to perform accounting duties in either a primary or back-up role.

Nice To Haves

CGFO credential.
Working knowledge of governmental accounting and utility billing software.

Responsibilities

Validate and process utility transaction journal entries to the General Ledger using the utility billing subsidiary ledger and general ledger interface system.
Prepare monthly cash reconciliations for a portion of approximately 600 bank, investment, and trust accounts for assigned Districts.
Prepare Accounts Receivable billings for special events, joint services, fire district contractual services, Board of County Commissioners, District reimbursements, and other miscellaneous reimbursements.
Prepare billings for annual assessments and monthly leases for commercial entities included in appropriate Districts.
Complete monthly sales tax filings for three counties and analyze the filings for accuracy.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of various General Ledger accounts for review.
Periodically audit change funds and petty cash funds for compliance with District and Department policies.
Prepare monthly financial statements for residential governmental funds, analyze and comment on fluctuations and variances, and research variances.
Validate and process bi-weekly payroll transactions from the payroll processing company and reconcile liability account transfers related to benefit deductions, union dues, and other items.
Assist with year-end Developer True Up by tracking expenses associated with Developer-owned recreation centers.
Prepare monthly check requests to the Developer relating to future amenities and recreational revenues currently owned by the Developer.
Process monthly and weekly wire transfer forms to clear inter/intra fund balances.
Review and approve journal entries created by Accounting Technicians; may back up the Staff Accountant in preparing the weekly cash analysis report and moving funds as needed.
Validate and process transactions from the Special Assessment subsidiary ledger for upload to the general ledger interface system.
Provide reports, information, and support for District auditors preparing annual audited financial reports.
Prepare research for special projects as assigned by senior staff.
Perform other duties as assigned and may perform additional duties in an emergency.
Maintain effective working relationships within the department, the District, and outside the organization; model District Core Values and foster teamwork.