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Accounting Assistant

 

 
 
 

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for assisting with general ledger accounts, entering financial data, financial reports, and audits.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

 

 

  • Records numerical and financial data to produce financial records
  • Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately 
  • Assists generating accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
  • Assisting treasury transactions of the company
  • Assists in maintaining the general ledger accounts by reconciling, adjusting, and analyzing daily transactions
  • Provides support for and participates in the month-end, quarterly and yearly closing process
  • Provides support for annual management planning, including expenses and budgets
  • Assists with the financial internal control process
  • Assists with the company treasury functions, such as daily cash operation and preparation 
  • Provides support for and participates in external financial audits 
  • Responsible for assisting vendor/customer master information 
  • Assists with contractual information management
  • Generates accounting reports as assigned 
  • Reconciles and reports differences or issues found in financial records.
  • Regularly communicates externally or internally with other departments regarding finance/accounting operation
  • Performs other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), IFRS  and its analysis
  • Ability to use SAP software to record, store, and analyze financial  data
  • Ability to efficiently operate a 10-key calculator or equivalent and  other related office equipment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with high proficiency in Microsoft excel 
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Data entry skills 
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Work Schedule: Monday– Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked.  
  • This position will require working extended hours during monthly, quarterly and yearly closing
  • This position primarily operates in an office environment, which will require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasional exposure to warehouses and production areas may be expected 
  • Travel is not expected for this position
  • This position does not supervise the work of others
  • Ascend/descend stairs occasionally 
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time occasionally 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field 

OR

  • Associates Degree & 2 years of directly related experience
  • SAP software experience preferred
  • High proficiency in MS suite is required

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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

Job Function : Finance

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