JOB SCOPE & PURPOSE
The role of the Accounting Specialist is responsible for facilitating and performing a variety of complex accounting functions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- General accounting
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Payroll
- Reporting
- Bank reconciliations on a periodic basis
- Maintaining all administrative activities of the accounting department
- Interacting with banks and vendors to resolve reconciliation problems, and performing all Other responsibilities as directed
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains logs and ledgers to facilitate period close
- Assists the management team in preparing financial reports, records, and bills for the Corporate office
- Facilitates accounts receivable functions such as preparing daily cash and sales envelopes, creating and distributing over/short notices, and auditing daily vouchers and voids
- Facilitates accounts payable functions such as checking and processing invoices, and researching discrepancies and unpaid invoices
- Acts as the local expert in all areas of cash handling
- Conducts department cash audits and tracks cashier audits and blind drop audits
- Evaluate reports and audits
- Utilizes exception based reporting tools to identify control deficiencies and enacts procedures to minimize losses
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in using accounting software such as Client & People or similar systems
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation
- Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
- Established track record as a self-starter driven by a strong desire for success.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel required.
- Quick-thinking and decisive action.
- Possesses strong accounting skills.
- Collaborative team player with a proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
- Superior organizational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Capable of crafting and developing presentations aligned with the client’s brand.