Accountant

Responsibilities:

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers

Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

Provide input into departments goal setting process

Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

Assist with tax audits and tax returns

Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

Plan, assign and review staffs work

Support month-end and year-end close process

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Awareness of business trends

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks

Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred.