Accounts Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION – Accounts Associate

Title

Accounts Associate

Reports To

Senior Accountant

Job overview

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, an Associate Accounts Officer provides support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

Responsibilities and duties 

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the updating and processing of financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with budgets and other accounting projects
• Recording and auditing of fixed assets

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/finance or relevant field
• Experience: Relevant experience is a plus
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Good communication skills: Fluent in English (Verbal and written)