Accounting Manager jobs in Pensacola, FL

Description

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The primary function of the General Ledger Accounting Manager is accurate and timely data entry into accounting software. The GL Accounting Manager 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for all owners/apartment communities
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual close
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
• Support budget and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze department work to development more efficient procedures and uses of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Respond to inquiries from the Controller and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
• Work with all staff to ensure a clean and timely year end audits
• Supervise general ledger staff to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Assess goals and objectives for year and monitor and advise on the process to enhance the professional development of the staff

Performance Requirements

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is able to maintain attendance within company policy. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Professionalism: The employee understands and demonstrates professionalism as a representative of the Company. As an example, the employee ALWAYS follows the policies and procedures of the organization, maintaining confidential information and sharing on a strictly needs to know basis with other employees of the organization; does not contribute to office conversation that reflects negatively on the department and organization.

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, 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 5 years work experience in accounting
• Real Page Accounting experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer in two-hour increments performing data entry and requiring hand and eye coordination
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Physical Ability to perform data entry, keyboarding, and mouse functions to complete job duties timely and efficiently
• Ability to read and effectively communicate with fellow employees
• Ability to lift 10 pounds

Qualifications