Job Summary:

Performs bookkeeping duties such as coding, recording, posting and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes one or more of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Maintains and updates accounting records.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare financial information and reports on a monthly, quarterly, annually and ad hoc basis, for management and/or regulatory authorities

• Compile, analyze, and reconcile financial accounts and records, and identify and resolve discrepancies or problems and/or recommend solutions

• Ensure all accounting entries are entered accurately and in a timely manner; maintain and recommend improvements to reporting and internal control procedures

• Assist with the development of appropriate action plans for the resolution of discrepancies and potential problems

• Assist with the preparation of regulatory filings

• Understand and compile statistics reporting

• Coordinate with other units/departments to ensure financial data and systems are updated in a timely manner and to improve productivity and customer service

• Maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external business contacts

• Provide technical guidance and assistance to other staff members

• General office support as needed, such as coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling, agenda management, ordering office supplies, overseeing the work of various suppliers, etc.;

• Participating in special projects, as needed;

• Other related tasks.

Qualification:

• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration