Do you thrive in an environment that is geared towards outstanding hospitality? Do you have a passion for being innovative and creative? Is hard work on your top list of ideals? Are you a steward of your working environment? Then read on…

The Villages Community Development Districts (The District) tops the list of community development districts that continues to grow in one of the most scenic locations in Florida, The Villages. Our collective commitment to hospitality, innovation & creativity, hard work and stewardship help employees thrive and excel in many fields within The District. An immediate full-time opportunity exists for an individual with commitment, a “passion” for excellence and “drive” for accuracy to join our Finance team. This position requires a solid background of advanced accounting skills, used daily. The incumbent will enjoy a challenging atmosphere and being part of a productive team that supports the District and the surrounding community. The District is looking for an individual with a desire to utilize their cutting-edge skills. The District provides a supportive and engaging workplace that is committed to developing great talent, coupled with competitive compensation and benefits. Do not pass up this opportunity to be a part of a positive, expanding organization.

Competitive Benefits as a full-time employee of the District include:

• Medical Insurance (fully paid for employee single coverage)
• Voluntary health benefits including Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan, with contributions funded by the District
• 457(b) Retirement Plan, permitting employee pre-tax deferrals
• Flexible Spending programs for both Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Tier 2 qualifying organization for The Villages Charter School

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs staff accounting duties related to the preparation and recording of revenue and expenditure journal entries, performing various account reconciliations and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports. The position reports to a Senior Accountant who is responsible for providing accounting services to several of the multiple commercial, residential and utility Community Development Districts of local government served by the Finance Department. All potential assignments require professional accounting education and experience; the incumbent is required to have knowledge of all duties below, performing each in either a primary or a back-up role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)

• Validates and processes appropriate journal entries to the General Ledger using the utility billing subsidiary ledger and general ledger interface system for all utility transactions.
• Assist with the finalization of monthly cash reconciliation, a portion of over 260 bank, investment and trust accounts for assigned Districts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations for Center District.
• Assist with approving bank reconciliations for investment and trust accounts completed by Accounting Technicians and Staff Accountant I .
• Assist with approving billings for Accounts Receivable relating to: Special Events, Joint Services, Fire District’s contractual services, Board of County Commissioners, District reimbursements and numerous other one-time and repetitive miscellaneous reimbursements.
• Assist with reviewing billings for Annual Assessments and monthly leases relating to all commercial entities included in appropriate District(s).
• Completes Monthly Sales Tax filings for three counties. Analyzes work to confirm that the sales tax within each county is correct.
• Prepares Monthly reconciliation of various General Ledger accounts for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Prepares the monthly budget to actuals financial statements for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Research variances and provide comments on monthly financial summary.
• Periodically audits change funds and petty cash funds to ensure compliance with District and Department policies.
• Assist with coordinating Audits by establishing a schedule to be approved by the Senior Accountant Supervisor.
• Validates and processes bi-weekly payroll transactions from the HRIS.
• Reconciles liability account transfers related to benefit deductions, union dues and other items each payroll.
• Assists with year-end Developer True Up by tracking expenses associated with Developer owned Recreation centers.
• Prepare monthly check request to Developer pertaining to future amenities and recreational revenues currently owned by the Developer.
• Processes monthly and weekly wire transfer forms to clear inter/intra fund balances.
• Reviews and approves various journal entries created by the Accounting Technicians, and Staff Accountant I.