Accountant

Job brief

• Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks
• Accounting Clerk responsibilities include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws

Requirements and skills

• Familiar with accounting software programs (e.g. Oracle, SAP) to process business transactions, like accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers and receipts
• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or Accounts Payable Clerk
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases, accounting software (Oracle would be a plus) and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Associate's degree or relevant certification
• Languages: Portuguese, English (Spanish would be a plus)