Property Accountant

Royal American Companies; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal American Companies is seeking an entry-level General Ledger Technician at the FSC Panama City Corporate Office in Panama City, FL. The role centers on accurate data entry into accounting software and providing support to staff, ensuring property financial data remains accurate and changes follow company policies.

Key duties include reconciling balance sheet accounts, processing invoices, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring timely journal entries.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge and familiarity with all phases of accounting.
• Ability to process documents and maintain their confidentiality.
• Skills in using a multi-function copier, adding machine, multi-line phone, and other office machines required to perform job tasks.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute with superior accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Meet strict deadlines established by the department and management agreements.
• Understand assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor daily cash accounts for deficiencies.
• Complete journal entries for all applications.
• Process and pay property tax, insurance, and audit fee invoices.
• Balance mortgage coupons with the general ledger and the mortgage company.
• Set up and monitor recurring entries.
• Monitor utility and contract expenses.
• Import budgets and include accounting information.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Accounting knowledge

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree or accounting experience

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: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Not applicable, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Finance, “At Royal American Companies, we offer more than just jobs; we provide fulfilling careers. If you're ready to join our dynamic team that values your growth and contributions, take the first step towards an exciting future with us.”

General Ledger Technician Job Description:

The primary function of the General Ledger Technician is accurate and timely data entry into accounting software. The GL Technician provides support to company staff, supervisors, and managers, ensuring that property financial data is accurate and that changes are processed in accordance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet strict deadlines established by the department and management agreements.
• Understand assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor daily cash accounts for deficiencies.
• Complete journal entries for all applications.
• Process and pay property tax, insurance, and audit fee invoices.
• Balance mortgage coupons with the general ledger and the mortgage company - process for payment.
• Set up and monitor recurring entries.
• Monitor utility and contract expenses.
• Import budgets and include accounting information.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Knowledge and familiarity with all phases of accounting.
  • Ability to process documents and maintain their confidentiality.
  • Skills in using a multi-function copier, adding machine, multi-line phone, and other office machines required to perform job tasks.
  • Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute with superior accuracy.

  Education and Experience:

  • 2-year associate degree or equivalent work experience in accounting.
  • Real Page Accounting experience is a plus.

  Physical Demands:

  • Work with a computer for a minimum of 7 hours daily.
  • Read printed materials and a computer screen.
  • Communicate via email effectively and professionally, phone, or in person during the workday.
  • Perform data entry, keyboarding, and mouse functions to complete job duties timely and efficiently.
  • Use phone systems and office machines.