Staff Accountant

Job Brief

The staff accountants are professionals who keep a general ledger, review financial statements for accuracy, and prepare reports to assist senior management in making informed decision about future projects or budgets. They are also responsible for recording and keeping track of all transactions within the company.

Job Description

• ● Maintain and update accounting records and files
• ● Analyze budgets and create expense reports
• ● Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
• ● Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues
• ● Post transactions and categorize records in the  general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses)
• ● Reconcile bank statements
• ● Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders
• ● Conduct month-end and year-end closures
• ● Prepare documents for audits
• ● Advise clients on financial issues via email or phone
• ● Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• ● Report to the Accounting Manager and work to improve financial processes

Job Requirements

• ● Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting
• ● Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets
• ● Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus
• ● Good math skills
• ● Attention to detail
• ● Strong organizational and communication skills
• ● Confidentiality and integrity
• ● Degree in Accounting; MSc is a plus