Accounts Payable/ Lake Mary

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Job description

JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable-Governmental

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Full Time (30+ hours per week)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Vesta Property Services provides property management and related services to developers of planned unit communities and residential associations. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Vesta offices are strategically located throughout the Sunshine State. Vesta employs more than 1,500 trained and educated professionals providing a wide spectrum of services to residents of more than 300,000 homes in over 800 communities.

SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable position is a mid-level position responsible for assisting the accounting department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization, processing invoices and creating reports and processing check runs for a firm that Manages Special Districts. Governmental Accounting experience is preferred. This position reports to the General Manager/Controller.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

• Use bookkeeping software, spreadsheets and databases.
• Governmental Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Process check requests and expense report on a regular basis
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices; perform monthly reconciliations
• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports
• Reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records; review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Maintain many vendor accounts while staying in compliance with policies and procedures
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable and payroll
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries

COMPETENCIES:

• High Ethical Standards and Integrity
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Great Organizational Skills
• Superior Communication, Writing and Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivated, able to Meet Pressing Time Sensitive Requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Accounting Staff position has no supervisory responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred, or 2-3 years of experience in lieu of degree
• 2-3 years experience with governmental accounts payable and general accounting
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Highly Proficient with QuickBooks, AIA Payment Application
• Knowledge of governmental and general accounting principles

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working at Vesta Property Services and its family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Vesta benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Governmental Accounts Payable: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting Principles: 2 years (Required)
• QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location