Accounting Specialist, US
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Position Reports To: Finance Director
Position Location/Territory: US
Position Objectives: An Accounting Specialist at SMUSA will be a financial representative for the organization and support financial objectives related to reporting, vendor/customer partner relationships, and internal departments.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Accurately maintain, balance, and audit a General Ledger by posting/processing checks, deposits and journal entries to produce accurate financial statements
- Reconcile account receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close using independent judgment and GAAP
- Prepare budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports or other specialized reports or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis
- Monitor, analyze and ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
- Analyze revenues and expenditures to assure they are within compliance, and budgetary limitations, and accurately recorded in General Ledger
- Assist the Director of Finance in the daily banking requirements
- Manage receipts and posting of payments
- Participate in the maintenance and analysis of accurate financial reporting records including prepaid/accrued expenses
- Communicate directly with distributors and/or suppliers to resolve any issues or concerns
- Process all Account payables weekly including import reconciliations and associated transportation costs
- Be able to file transactions electronically and manually
- Prepare and track vendor setup and maintenance
- Prepare appropriate schedules and reports as requested by clients and provide any requested analysis
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset ledger; calculate and post monthly depreciation
- Compile and post monthly expense reports
- Prepare payment proposals for suppliers
- Coordinate purchase variances with internal team and parent company
- Reconcile month-end inventory to General Ledger
- Periodic system updates and troubleshooting
- Administer relationship, reconciliations, and payment requests for specialty importer
- Process and post periodic electronic and check income tax payments
- Prepare monthly project spending reconciliations
- Other duties assigned by Office Supervisor
Additional Skills and/or Educational Background:
- Educational background in Accounting is a must. A few years’ experience in full cycle Accounting is preferred
- Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles and other financial reporting practices
- Ability to communicate (both in verbal and written form) with clients, client suppliers, vendors, and banking contacts
- Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
- Apply policy or statute to business process to ensure compliance
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate calculator, computer, and other general office equipment
- Experience with ERP systems preferred
- Knowledge of computerized accounting but must be able to do a manual set of books
- Excellent written and spoken English skills are a must
- Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills interfacing with internal and external customers
- Strong Excel skills
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within a constantly changing environment with enthusiasm
- Ability to work independently and as a member of our team