Accounting Manager in Miami Beach, Florida at Fisher Island Community Association

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of our organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The Position of Accounting Manager for Fisher Island Community Association is an evolving position. The position requirement is subject to change as the roles of the Accounting Department adjust to the ever-changing environment. The requirements that make the foundation of the position are below but note that this is subject to change at any time by the Assistant Controller or CFO to ensure the Accounting Department is run in an efficient manner.

Plans and performs activities related to the coordination of a smooth workflow and assist in the creation of financial information by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinates. Ultimately, the Accounting Manager will contribute to the financial health and sustainability of the organization by maintaining robust accounting practices and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, and accounting.
• Supervises in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Completes detailed reviews of financial statements prior to Controller and top management review.
• Performs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Performs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Prepares external audit materials.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts
• Participates in the installation and maintenance of procedures and systems to automate financial operations.
• Ensuring timely billing of Quarterly assessment and procedures for delinquent accounts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises employees in the Accounting Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures, conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organization Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure, Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with travel between buildings and back and forth to other areas as may be required due to business demands. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, including second-hand environmental smoke. The employee may be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with extremely irate or difficult guests or staff members. The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate.

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