Staff Accountant

Company: Savannah Lakes Village
Location: Mc Cormick
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Seeking a Full-Time Staff Accountant at Savannah Lakes VillageSalary: $45,000 to $50,000Savannah Lakes Village is a picturesque 4000-acre lakefront community boasting an abundance of amenities, located in McCormick SC at the heart of the Freshwater Coast Region and Western South Carolina's Sumter National Forest. With easy access to over 150 miles of land/water trails across the region, as well as 25 miles of shoreline along the pristine Lake Thurmond, Savannah Lakes Village community includes two 18-hole winning championship golf courses, a Recreation Center and three food service outlets.Here's What We Are Looking For:

• A great attitude and a drive for continuously improving.
• A team member who lives what we believe.We believe:

• All growth and improvements to community begin with attracting awesome people with unique talents to our organization who care for and love people as much as we do.
• With the collective talents of our team, we can make Savannah Lakes Village the best community in the Southeast.
• There is power and purpose when everyone works together in the support of common direction and goals.The Staff Accountant maintains day-to-day operations of accounts payable, facilities sales, and general ledger reporting for the property owner's association. Maintains and controls supporting financial information for POA operations.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, maintain accounting records and other related duties in daily administration of the accounting department.
• Maintains general ledger to include the preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliations, assists in monthly/yearly closings, and setting up new accounts.
• Verifies and records necessary journal entries to general ledger.
• Assists outside auditors at year-end in preparation of schedules, invoices, etc.
• Administers accounts payable, verifying invoices for payment and ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.
• Maintains adequate supplies for accounts payable.
• Maintains records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material. Updates records as necessary.
• Files appropriate tax forms and reports with government agencies.
• Recommends, designs, and implements any necessary department controls.
• May prepare monthly financial statements to include preparation of monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position/budget variances. May also prepare monthly inventory evaluations. Maintains related records.
• Maintains contract/lease file with current information:
  • updates listing of all current contracts to include contract date, expiration date, department covered under contract, contract service, etc.
  • verifies and maintains current information, including certificate of insurance on all contractors utilized by POA.
  • relocates canceled contracts
  • Checks, records on spreadsheet, and prepares deposits from profit centers and assessments on daily basis; plans for deposits to go bank.
  • Records sales and prepares monthly sales reports on spreadsheets for assigned POA profit centers; records differences in deposits versus sales reports in computer system; maintains current and accurate files on sales.
  • Verifies credit card charges, charges to accounts and prepares invoices for special functions as appropriate; updates computer and follows up on payment.
  • Communicates with facility staff concerning discrepancies in facility sales reports.
  • Prepares and maintains complete procedures manual for each: sales operations reporting and deposits, accounts payable, contract administration, and general ledger processing.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the manager.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED(E) 1. Requires knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures.(E) 2. Ability to maintain accurate financial records, to prepare reports and statements, to operate office equipment.(E) 3. Ability to work with detail, and possess good organizational skills(E) 4. Requires ability to utilize and understand ERP systems, Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel effectively.(E) 5. Requires experience in planning, supervision and personnel.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to understand Company procedures, including the SLV Covenants and Restrictions, providing information to answer customer questions.(E) = an essential element of the job, accommodation cannot be providedREQUIREMENTS: Work Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in an accounting position, preferably in a POA/HOA or related environment. Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or college degree in accounting required. We are continuing to build a team that is focused on enhancing the total experience of our members and guests at Savannah Lakes Village. If you share our beliefs, excitement, and enthusiasm for growing our destination—we want you to join our Savannah Lakes Village Team. Learn more about our community at .Equal Opportunity Employer
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