Accounting Specialist
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Job Overview

We are searching for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team.

Your primary responsibility will be to manage and process invoices and general ledger entries. As an Accounting Specialist, you should be able to work in collaboration with the Accountant, Bookkeeper, Auditor, and other team members.

To be successful in this job role, you should possess excellent communication skills with the ability to keep a close eye on details. You should be able to handle complaints from the clients. 

If you are interested in this challenging job position, then write to us right away. We will be happy to work with you.

Responsibilities

• Helping the company to meet its financial goals.

• Managing and maintaining the client’s accounts.

• Entering payroll information into accounting software.

• Maintaining the ledger entry journals.

• Processing invoices and receipts.

• Planning and developing budget constraints.

• Preparing the tax returns.

• Assisting with audits along with the Auditors.

• Resolving accounting discrepancies, if any.

• Contacting the clients to discuss the accounting status.

• Handling daily accounting activities.

• Maintaining a healthy relationship with the clients.

• Providing accounting support to the other department.

• Verifying and processing all accounting transactions.

• Maintaining the inventory information.

• Preparing accounting and financial reports.

• Ensuring all the financial activities are accurate.

• Taking necessary steps to reduce loss.

• Ensuring that the employees receive correct compensation and benefits.

• Attending workshops and conferences to stay abreast of various accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Proven work experience as an Accounting Specialist, or similar position in the Accounting department.

• A Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification is mandatory.

• Illustrate an excellent understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Exceptional management skills.

• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Zoho, Tally.ERP 9, or others.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team environment.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• A sharp eye for details for accuracy.

• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

• Phenomenal maths and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Good problem solving and reasoning skills.