Job Description

An Accountant is responsible for making financial decisions by collecting, tracking, correcting, and communicating the financial position of the company. They record transactions, compile and analyze data, perform audits, assist with budgets and financial forecasting, compute taxes, and report their findings to management and other entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing analysis and insights on financial trends and potential issues.
• Monitor and analyze financial data, identifying areas of improvement and recommending optimization solutions.
• Prepare and review the annual budget, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Maintain an organized filing system for financial records, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Manage the preparation of tax returns and other required financial documents, coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyze financial data and provide accurate and timely information for decision-making.
• Support internal and external auditors during financial audits, ensuring compliance and resolving inquiries or issues.
• Identify and address areas of financial risk, implementing appropriate controls and measures to mitigate potential issues.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in financial regulations, proactively incorporating best practices into financial processes.
• Represent the organization in various financial-related meetings, demonstrating strong communication and presentation skills.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Comply with national and local financial regulations
Manage compensation packages using payroll software
• Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions.
• Issuing statements detailing earnings and deductions.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports.
• Issues statements and invoices and maintain records
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information
• Accurate and timely financial statements and reports reflecting the organization's financial performance.
• Efficient preparation and filing of financial documents, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Reduce financial risk and improved financial stability through proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Improved reporting accuracy and reduced preparation time, enhancing overall financial efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field, with a strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.