Staff Accountant-Exempt

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The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the books and records for select Affiliates for the Affiliate Department, including recording and processing of financial information, preparing financial reports and ledgers, and reconciling accounts. The Staff Accountant will also assist the Accounting Manager with research and resolution of discrepancies. The Staff Accountant can also expect to handle communications with vendors and internal departments.
***Positions are located on and worked from campus in Winter Park, Florida.***
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Process supplier invoices for payment, ensuring proper coding and approvals
Post tenant receipts and reconcile accounts receivable
Record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Close books timely each month, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed
Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP within the required timeframe to ensure deadlines are met
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports for internal and external use
Communicate and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors, and other vendor communications
Other duties and projects as assigned
Other Responsibilities:
Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University
Maintains strict confidentiality of company and personnel information
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Adheres to company attendance standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Competencies:
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comprehensive understanding of accounting practices, procedures, and GAAP
Ability to efficiently and effectively multitask, managing multiple projects and deadlines
Education and/or Experience:
3 - 5 years of experience in accounting
Property management accounting experience preferred
Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or accounting an advantage
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
n/a
Computer/Equipment Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Significant experience with ERP systems
Workday experience preferred
Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active customer and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system; enter alphanumeric data into a computerized system often while listening on the telephone. (May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.)
Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.