ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Royal American Companies; Panama City (FL); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

First Service Corporation is seeking an Accounting Assistant at the FSC Panama City Corporate Office in Panama City, FL. This full-time position works 30+ hours per week and offers a hourly wage of $17.00–$21.00. A High School/Equivalent degree is required, with a BS in Accounting preferred.

The role supports multiple departments, performs GAAP-based reporting, and uses advanced Excel and Word. Sage Timberline experience is a plus, with emphasis on accuracy in financial statements.

Qualifications

• Familiar with monthly close processes and required reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and business documents.
• Strong Excel and Word abilities for reporting and documentation.
• Must understand GAAP and apply it to daily tasks.
• Independent worker with reliable time management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Meet strict deadlines established by department and management agreements.
• Review accounting reports for accuracy and reconcile balance sheet items.
• Interpret business documents to assess impact on financial statements.
• Assess accounting impact of business processes and software.
• Manage assigned projects and coordinate with staff to meet reporting needs.
• Attend meetings and perform other assignments as needed.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Financial statements

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Excel advanced

Word proficiency

Formation

BS in Accounting

High School/Equivalent

Outils

Sage Timberline

Other accounting software

Description du poste

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: FSC Panama City Corporate Office - Panama City, FL 32405, Position Type: Full-Time (30 + hours/week), Education Level: High School/Equivalent, Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Not applicable, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Accounting

The Accounting Assistant position is intended to understand the function of each department within First Service Corporation and how those departments provide support services to the Royal American Companies in order to assist in the facilitation of any projects that require collaboration between multiple departments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to meet strict deadlines established by department and management agreements
• A strong understanding of GAAP
• Review accounting reports for accuracy and tie out balance sheet items to support
• The ability to interpret business documents to understand what impact they may have on financial statements
• The ability to interpret the accounting impact of business processes and operations software
• Manage assigned projects and coordinate with necessary staff to meet deadlines and reporting requirements
• Attend meetings as directed and other assignments as needed to meet the needs of the department and business

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to read and understand financial statements, partnership agreements, and other business documents
• Familiar with monthly close processes and required reporting
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and productively with other employees
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable
• Proficient in advanced Excel and Word

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Business/ Accounting required
• Sage (Timberline) software experience a plus and/or
• Documented experience with other accounting softwares

Physical Demands:

• Must be able work with a computer for a minimum of 7 hours daily
• Must be able to read printed materials and computer screen
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate in e-mail, by phone, or in person during the course of the workday
• Ability to perform data entry, keyboarding, and mouse functions to complete job duties timely and efficiently
• Ability to use phone systems and office machines