JOB TITLE: Accounting Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

COMPENSATION GRADE: 4

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 over 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 accounting manager is responsible for managing the accounting department. This role also serves as a consultant for managers within the organization, advising them of current budgetary information and working with managers to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:

• Responsible for supervising the accounting procedures of the company.
• Audit the work of the accounting department.
• Engage in critical and confidential aspects of accounting.
• Responsible for the development of policies, systems, special financial studies, etc. of major importance.
• Advise management on matters of fiscal procedure and importance for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the organization.
• Works with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have significant internal effect or minor external effect.

COMPETENCIES:

• Financial Management.
• Performance Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Attention to Detail.
• Organized.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

The accounting manager manages all employees of the accounting department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

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:

Limited travel is expected for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or 5 years of experience, plus five to seven years of accounting experience.
• CPA designation preferred

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Masters Degree in accounting or finance.

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.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Vesta Property Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Vesta Property Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Vesta Property Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to descript the principle 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.