Accountant

Job Purpose

Performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data

Job Description

• Performs general or cost accounting activities requiring some insight and depth of understanding
• Applies accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions
• Prepares segments of statements and reports
• May prepare a variety of standard, periodic "intermediate" or "end products", such as cost reports, trial balances, balance sheets or statements of sourcing, etc.
• As requested, prepares appropriate commentary or explanations relating to report items of particular interest or significance; may use some judgment as to what is of interest. Conducts any pertinent investigation of the accounts involved
• Provides limited advice on accounting matters, especially where based on well-established principles and practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of experience with software applications and accounting systems
• Knowledge of Accounting standards and principles, including month end closing processes
• Fluent in English
• Detail oriented