Accountant

Location: Remote

Work shift: PST hours

Work hours: 40 hours (Full-time)

Rate: $8 to $12/hr

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain and update financial records, including ledgers, journals, and other accounting transactions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.

Payroll

• Assist with running payroll by weekly.

Accounts Payable:

• Process and record accounts payable transactions.
• Verify and reconcile vendor invoices, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors.

General Ledger Maintenance:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Track and update budget and forecast monthly.
• Work with other departments to gather relevant information for budgeting purposes.

Compliance:

• Assist Finance manager to comply with financial regulations and standards.

Expense Management:

• Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with budgetary guidelines.
• Investigate and report on variances from budget.

Software Proficiency:

• Utilize accounting software and other financial management tools proficiently.
• Advanced excel skills (well versed in V&XLookup, pivot tables, data cleansing etc)
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial procedures and systems.

Ad Hoc Projects:

• Contribute to special projects as needed, such as system implementations or process enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or others).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.