Accounting Associate

Overview

This role involves supporting the finance team by overseeing bookkeeping and accounting work related to the organization’s books. The primary focus is maintaining an organized, streamlined accounting system, while also providing additional assistance to management during audits and other busy periods.

Responsibilities

Accounts payable / reimbursements

• Support operations by facilitating queries in the help desk system
• Arrange payments to vendors and employees
• Prepare, maintain, and organize check and petty cash vouchers
• Send proof of payment to vendors
• Interact with vendors to resolve outstanding issues
• Record and track payments in databases and accounting software
• Perform timely and accurate account reconciliations
• Reconcile A/P to the G/L
• Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports

Accounting & bookkeeping

• Maintain bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets, updating information as needed
• Analyze financial data and ensure compliance
• Continuously evaluate current policies and provide recommendations for process improvements
• Support internal and external audits
• Investigate and resolve irregularities or inquiries
• Assist with general financial management and analysis
• File and pay monthly tax returns
• Audit liquidation reports from various parties
• Organize and safeguard all financial documents
• Execute financial procedures, including:
  • Month-end and year-end closings (Annualization)
  • Cash flow reports
  • Monthly financial and management reports
  • Tax returns
  • General ledger entries
  • Petty cash handling
  • Bank reconciliations
• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field (minimum)
• Open to fresh graduates
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
• Good project management and organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including proficiency with financial management software such as Xero or Quickbooks

Preferred Qualifications

• Curious, authentic, analytical, and critical thinking style with an eye for minute details
• Passion for client satisfaction
• Proactive, self-motivated approach
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong interest in learning new ideas, processes, and unique requirements; willing to share skills with the team
• Amenable to work at night (Preferably 9 pm to 6 am)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Honest and trustworthy
• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Location

Not specified in the provided description.