General Accountant

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Applies principles of accounting in analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions. Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital. Maintain General Accounting of Daily Transactions (Supplier Invoices, Supplier Payments, Customer Invoices, Intercompany Invoicing, Employee Declarations, Timesheets and Petty Cash). Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers and journals; posts debits and credits; records receipts and balances to the accounting system; examines and records financial transactions. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. Maintain accounting records by making copies; filing documents and organize customers, vendors and others files with numbers and indexes. Receive and verify supplier’s invoices, and assure that transactions are complying with financial policies and procedures. Assured that accounting documents, records, and reports are prepared , maintained and typed accurately and in a timely manner. Protects the company's value by keeping information confidential. Maintains accounting database by processing backup reports after data entry. Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results and assignments as needed. Compiles data for preparation of periodic and annual financial reports. Prepares trial balances and balance sheets; closes accounts at the end of the fiscal year and prepares opening balances and accounts at the beginning of the new fiscal year. Assists with the preparation of the Company’s’ budgets, ma itain proper usage of office equipment for cost - effective purchasin. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations. Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned. Accomplishes Financial department and organization mission by completing related results and assignments as needed. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance - CMA/CPA - will be preferred Experience: 5 +years of Financial accounting experience - Proven experience as a senior accountant Familiarity with financial accounting statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Skills: Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Solid experience with accounting software packages – QuickBooks is mandatory Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables Confidentiality - Communication Organization - Deadline Oriented Proactive Personality -- Team Player Reporting Research Result Employment Type Full Time Company Industry ShippingFreight Department / Functional Area AccountsTaxationAuditCompany Secretary Keywords Financial ReportingAccountantAccounting SpecialistTax ComplianceFinancial AnalysisBookkeeperAccounts Receivable Get real-time job updates only on our App