Accountant – Commercial Properties and Corporate

A. Duda & Sons, Inc. has an opening for a salaried paid Accountant – Commercial Properties and Corporate at the corporate office in Oviedo, FL. In this position, you will ensure accurate and timely analysis, reconciliation, and closing of monthly and yearend financial reporting for the Commercial Property division and other divisions as needed. The position serves as a key resource to both the accounting team and management, providing operational support while also contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and the financial planning processes while ensuring a high level of service to internal and external customers. 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Prepare, review, and finalize accurate and timely monthly financial statements for the Commercial Property portfolio and any other divisions as needed. 

• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies, including preparing regular journal entries. Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on financial results. 

• Conduct thorough monthly analysis and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper classification. Work with the Senior Manager – Commercial Properties to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready. 

• Support the annual budgeting process, profit planning, and forecasting activities. Collaborate with the Senior Manager – Commercial Properties to gather financial data, analyze trends, and develop actionable financial insights and tools. 

• Deliver high-quality financial support and customer service to corporate teams, department heads, and other internal and external stakeholders. Build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization to support cross-functional initiatives. Maintain and update investment analysis schedules as needed to track portfolio performance, conduct ad-hoc analyses of potential property transactions as requested. 

• Track the receipt and payment of all real estate taxes levied on commercial properties. Ensure effective communication with tenants regarding tax reimbursements, maintain accurate records, and support timely transactions. 

• Prepare, review, and finalize accurate and timely year-end financial statements and audit packages for the Commercial Property portfolio. Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies. Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on financial results and respond to audit requests as needed. 

• Work closely with the corporate accounting team on project work as needed. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax is required 

• 2 or more years of public or private Tax or GAAP Accounting experience  

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in both Excel and Word Microsoft programs 

• Travel required to our Viera office as needed  

About Us: A. Duda & Sons, Inc. is a privately owned company, ranked #4 on Orlando Business Journal's Top 100 Privately Held Companies list in Central Florida. Starting out as a humble celery farm in 1926, DUDA’s business operations today include Duda Farm Fresh Foods, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of celery and other quality fresh and fresh-cut vegetables and citrus; The Viera Company, a highly regarded community developer with fully-integrated real estate operations including Viera Builders, a residential home builder; as well as Duda Ranches, manager of DUDA’s agricultural operations including sod, sugarcane, citrus and cattle. 

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Visit our website at www.duda.com for more information. 

Application Details: 

• No phone calls or agencies, please. 

• No relocation assistance is available. 

• Duda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become a part of our dynamic team at A. Duda & Sons, Inc.!