ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Royal American Companies; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal American Companies in Panama City, FL is seeking an Entry-Level Accounting Assistant to support multiple departments and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role focuses on GAAP adherence, timely data entry, and close collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be proficient in Excel and Word, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced corporate office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
• Familiarity with monthly close processes and required reporting.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Meet strict deadlines established by department and management agreements.
• Support GAAP-compliant monthly close processes and reporting.
• Review accounting reports for accuracy and tie out balance sheet items.
• Interpret business documents to determine financial statement impacts.
• Understand accounting implications of business processes and software.
• Coordinate with staff to meet deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Attend meetings and assist with department needs as required.

Skills

Read financial statements

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Data entry

Education

BS Degree in Business/Accounting

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Documented experience with other accounting software

Tools

Sage Timberline

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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 - $19.00 Hourly


• Travel Percentage: Not applicable


• Job Shift: Days


• Job Category: Accounting

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

• 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

Qualifications