Job Description

Job Location: Corporate - Jacksonville, FL 32202
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: DayCOMPANY OVERVIEW: Together We Soar!
Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 25 years and holds over 800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces.
Our Vesta associates are our most valuable resource. We hire people we trust and give them autonomy to do their best work. We also support professional development with training, coaching and regular feedback. We have a highly collaborative culture supported by our EAGLE PRIDE values!
JOB SUMMARY: Your Flight Plan!
Vesta Property Services is looking to hire a Corporate Controller to join our rapidly growing organization.  This is a great career opportunity for an experienced financial professional.  This role will be responsible for creating financial statements, managing the month-end close process, budget and forecasting activities, and all areas relating to financial reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ready to Fly!
- Assist the CAO with preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (cash flow, income, taxes, earnings, inventory and investments)
- Provide support and supervise month-end close process and general accounting functions (AP/AR, bank reconciliation, payroll, expenses)
- Prepare, post and review general ledger journal entries and reconcile accounts.
- Participate in the creation and implementation of internal controls and monitoring of accounting processes
- Prepare, evaluate and present budget reports
- Assist business areas with G/L or other accounting-related questions or requests
- Assist with annual tax and 1099 processes including account, filing preparation and payment of related bills
- Assist with management of semi-monthly payroll
- Calculate and process commissions
- Develops and maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies, financial systems, transaction processes and internal controls.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement
- Demonstrate experience and proficiency in applying accounting principles and concepts
- Other tasks as assigned by CAO
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: The Wingspan Needed!
- 5+ years in Accounting experience, preferably in an Assistant Controller or Controller role.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (MBA Preferred)
- CPA certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards
- Strong analytical skills and technical experience with financial systems
- Experience with the preparation of financial reports
- Experience with budget preparation
- Full-cycle accounting experience
- Payroll experience is a plus
- Strong experience in supervising accounting staff
- Proven ability to meet daily and monthly timelines and deliverables
- Experience with data management and facilitating internal and external audits
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven and effective time management skills, organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Customer service driven and attention to detail is a must
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- NetSuite and Paycom experience preferred
- Occasional travel may be required
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Our Nest is your Nest!
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- This is a largely sedentary role.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
BENEFITS: The Perks of Eagle Pride!
At Vesta Property Services, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet your needs and the needs of your family, including your pets. We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.
In Addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program- to both our Full-time and Part-time staff associates!
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 associates 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 describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.