A General Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting functions such as accounts payable/receivable and payroll, preparing bank reconciliations and applying accounting principles and procedures to ensure the accurate input of financial information; maintains and controls the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records. The role also entails bookkeeping, invoice and accounts processing, data entry and accurate record keeping. This will also take on complex accounting work such as forecasting, budgeting, taxation, cash flow and advisory.
Responsibilities
Must possess at a Bachelor's / College Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Banking or equivalent
At least 3 years of proven professional experience as a General Accountant in a medium to large corporate environment
Knowledgeable in BGL and Superclass Accounting Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets)
Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs
Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret and comprehend financial and non-financial data
Ability to work flexibly and demonstrate a willingness to respond to changing work requirements and peak periods
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy; team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization
Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; hands-on and detail-oriented
Must be a perfectionist by nature, with no tolerance for financial sloppiness; highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures
Previous experience working for an Australian client is an advantage
Qualifications
Preferably with Bachelor's / College Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Banking or equivalent
At least 1 to 4 years of experience in General Accounting or Accounts Reconciliation roles
Knowledgeable in BGL / Super class accounting software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets)
Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs
Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret and comprehend financial and non-financial data
Ability to work flexibly and demonstrate a willingness to respond to changing work requirements and peak periods
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy; team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization
Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; hands-on and detail-oriented
Must be a perfectionist by nature, with no tolerance for financial sloppiness; highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures
Willing to work in McKinley West in an early morning shift (7AM – 4PM)
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