Description

1. Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
2. Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
3. Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
4. Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
5. Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
6. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
7. Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
8. Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
9. Provide input into department’s goal setting process
10. Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
11. Assist with tax audits and tax returns
12. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
13. Plan, assign and review staff’s work
14. Support month-end and year-end close process
15. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
16. Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
17. Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, 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