Staff Accountant Job Listing at Discovery Senior Living in Bonita Springs, FL (Job ID 979021)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The purpose of this position is to provide support to department activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating, and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies, providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs key month end closing entries to include Revenue, Payroll, Prepaids, Accruals, Reclass Entries, Fixed Assets, and Community Credit Cards.  
• Performs all functions associated with proper processing of accounting items.
• Ensure adherence to month-end close deadlines and deliverables.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Assists auditors with supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit
• Responds to the Communities' questions and assists with requests
• Manages “recurring transactions” to ensure they are properly recorded and paid in a timely manner
• Responsible for managing and reconciliation of balances of the corporate credit card accounts
• Resolves any invoicing payment issues
• Other duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Proficient Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP's, pivot table).
• Intermediate understanding of basic accounting principles and practices required
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Language Ability:

• Effective communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

• Mathematical Skills:

• Above average mathematical skills including concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows and proficiency in Excel   
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Computer Skills:

• Cognitive Demands:

• Competencies:

• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details
• Must be results-driven and goal oriented
• Must be cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Must be supportive of team-spirited environment