Staff Accountant - Neal Communities bei Neal Communities

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota and Manatee Counties! Where you work matters! We are a family company; we love what we do, and it shows!

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will manage receivables, deposits, and accounts payable for the Company and its affiliates, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing, and compliance with audit and reporting requirements while supporting cross-departmental collaboration.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES:

• The People! We take tremendous pride in making a positive difference in our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Prepare and post daily bank wire journal entries, customer deposit journal entries, and other entries as needed
• Deposit funds daily for multiple entities
• Maintain detailed and accurate commission records by employing robust tracking methods and regular audits, ensuring data integrity for transparent financial reporting and streamlined reconciliation processes.
• Provide proactive support by gathering and delivering all required accounting documentation to auditors, ensuring thorough, accurate, and timely compliance with audit requests
• Collaborate with diverse departments to streamline fund collection, ensuring contracts are processed efficiently and closings occur on schedule
• Oversee the preparation and systematic collection of draw requests on construction permanent loans by collaborating with banks and customers, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted in a timely manner
• Work with accounts payable as needed
• Develop and execute a detailed cost analysis for all incoming sales, leveraging comprehensive financial evaluations and data-driven insights to optimize profitability and inform strategic decision-making
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills

WHAT YOU BRING:

• An associate’s degree in accounting or a similar field or three years of bookkeeping or general ledger experience is required
• Highly detail-oriented and analytical with good organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners, and telephones
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion
• May occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.