myStartUpCFO · 10 hours ago
Staff Accountant
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Responsibilities
Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyse financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers; Plan, assign, and review staff’s work
Prepare financial statements; Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with US GAAP principles
Liaise with our Financial Controllers to improve financial procedures
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience
Strong analytical skills
Deep understanding of accounting principles
Experience managing or collaborating with a team of Bookkeepers
Accuracy and efficiency
Proven experience as an accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Xero and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot table
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Degree in Accounting or Finance