ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - BOND CS

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 continue 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 customer service 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 who desires 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

Incumbents for the position of Accounting Technician Bond Customer Service will perform essential functions and multiple accounting duties as apportioned under accounting. While work assignments may be primarily focused in one division area, incumbents may be assigned cross-division duties based on District needs. For that reason, incumbents are expected to possess a skill level that allows them to be assigned any duty at any time and become proficient in the required work within a short period of time. Some general types of duties expected to be performed within this position include the following.

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

• Respond to customer inquiries related to outstanding special assessment bonds, provide information on the payoff process, payoff status, and accept and code payoff payments. Rotate to satellite office as needed.
• Prepare Bond packages by reviewing payments, preparing wire transfer documents, releasing lien impositions at three Clerk of Court offices (Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties), preparing check requests, and entering payments into the Special Assessment software.
• Prepare documents for Supervisory approval to wire transfer assessment prepayments to Bond Trustee for assigned bond issues.
• Upload Tax collector files from the county, verify the tax payments received, create tax journal entries, and prepare wire transfer documents to transfer funds to Trustee.
• Accurately manage records of each special assessment bond and assists in the annual assessment process by verifying bond and maintenance information.
• Journalize and post investment interest each month.
• Prepare New Home Sales report for Finance Director and District Manager monthly.
• Prepare recurring monthly wire transfer documents including inter/intra fund wires and enter them in the banking system.
• Process monthly check requests, such as rents.
• Review outstanding check report monthly and assist with keeping stale dated check report to a minimum by sending letters and/or calling residents. Assist Senior Accountants with filing annual Unclaimed Property report.
• Submit replacement check requests if necessary.
• Verify archived files for Fixed Asset scans for completeness and readability.
• Assist Fixed Asset personnel to identify Tangible Personal Property.
• Post Receipts in Miscellaneous Receivable or Cash Receipts in the BSA software.
• Provide clerical support as necessary to team members.

Additional

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be expected to perform additional duties in an emergency.

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR (Includes, but not limited to)

• Cultivates and maintains effective working relations within the department, the District, as well as outside of the organization.
• Models behavior to the District Core Values at all times.
• Fosters a teamwork environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting and/or a closely related field or high school diploma with two (2) years’ experience working in business/finance/accounting or closely related field.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• All candidates and employees must successfully pass background screening.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Governmental accounting/auditing experience preferred. Considerable knowledge and /or experience of the principles and practices of accounting, public administration and payroll procedures.

Skills

• Proficient personal computer skills and basic proficiency level in knowledge of Microsoft packages involving Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and professional appearance.
• Ability to be well-organized & successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment to meet multiple demanding deadlines.

EQUIPMENT

Position requires the use of telephones, personal computers and productivity software, document imaging scanners, copier and other office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 will be exposed to the following:

• The employee is exposed to an interior office environment, with moderate change in temperature. The work environment is inside an air-conditioned building.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There are frequent interruptions from the staff and the public for information or assistance.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements 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 following applies:

• Regularly required to stand; walk, push/pull; handling/fingering; reach forward; reach overhead; kneeling; stooping; twisting; squatting; sitting; balancing.
• The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.