Accountant

Overview of the role:

Responsibilities include the provision of financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data.

Responsibilities of this role include:
  • Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data
  • Prepares asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
  • Documents financial transactions by entering account information
  • Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options
  • Summarises current the organisations financial status by collecting information
  • Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other reports
  • Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
  • Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing accounting information
  • Secures financial information by completing database backups
  • Maintains financial security by following internal controls
  • Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
  • Complies with federal, state and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on required actions
  • Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarising accounting information and trends
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Degree in accounting or related
  • CPA or CPA qualified
  • At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge in any accounting software
  • Proficient in MS Office and Google apps
  • Ability to learn new tools and software
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.