Accountant/ Accounts Executive

Required Skills/Abilities:

o Excellent verbal & written communication skills

o Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

o Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting

o Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software

o Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required (minimum of 2-3 years of experience)

Duties/Responsibilities:

o Manage the purchasing and invoicing system

o Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures

o Respond customer inquiries regarding payments, sales tax exemptions, etc

o Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization

o Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts

o Assist Controller with preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements

o Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit 

o Assist Controller with reconciling bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and responding to inquiries from banks 

o Assist accounting team members with updating sales tax exemptions on new accounts and other day-to-day inquiries as needed 

o Collect payments from customers via phone or online system; issue credit memos, sales tax credits, credit card refunds, etc. as needed

o Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts