Accounting Assistant

Royal American Management, Inc; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal American Management, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to help understand how each department supports the Royal American Companies and First Service Corporation in cross-department projects.

The role emphasizes GAAP adherence, accurate financial reporting, and collaboration with staff to meet deadlines and deliver timely statements. Strong Excel and Word skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret business documents are essential as the team closes monthly books and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with monthly close processes and reporting.
• Ability to read and understand financial statements and contracts.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; strong data entry skills.
• Ability to interpret business documents and assess impact on financials.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines established by department and management.
• Review accounting reports for accuracy and tie out balance sheet items.
• Interpret accounting impact of business processes and operations software.
• Handle assigned projects and coordinate with staff to meet reporting requirements.
• Attend meetings and perform related tasks as needed.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Excel

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS Degree in Business / Accounting preferred

Sage Timberline software experience a plus

Experience with other accounting software

Tools

Sage Timberline

Job description

Job Summary

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BS Degree in Business / Accounting preferred
• 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

EOE and Drug Free Workplace