Accounting Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

Ensures the accurate and timely completion of monthly financial closing and reporting by
- Reviewing and analyzing trial balance data provided by external accontants
- Preparing data for uploads into Oracle ERT system for consolidation and reporting
- Preparing reportings and analysis for local and global management support

Reviewing and approving employee expense reclaims by
- Analyzing and monitoring related corporate guidelines
- Checking reclaim forms and receipts for correctness and completeness
- Checking adequate supervisor approvals
- Coordinating accounting and payment with external accountants

Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by
- Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”)
- Participating in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
- Participating in the modification of company SOPs related to the Finance Department

Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reporting

Prepare reporting to and communicate with Procomer FTZ Authorities

Prepare fixed assets reports to meet FTZ compliance requirements

Secondary Responsibilities

Contributes to team effort by
- Working with internal staff to resolve issues
- Exploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processes
- Helping others to achieve results
- Performing other duties as assigned

Maintains Technical and Industry Knowledge by
- Attending and participating in applicable company-sponsored training

Qualifications:
**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field required

**Experience**:

- Direct experience in financial accounting preferred
- General knowledge and experience with bookkeeping principles and office practices and procedures
- Proven ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and co-workers
- Proficiency in Excel and Word required

Additional skill set:

- Pleasant and professional phone manner
- Ability to work in group setting and independently; ability to adjust to changing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and orientation toward meticulous work; strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude