Assistant Accountant

Job Description

My client is seeking a self motivated individual to join their Finance Team as an Assistant Accountant in the Logistics Industry.  You will play a vital role in supporting various accounting functions including accounts payable.  

 

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Approve vendor invoices and PODs to ensure timely payments. Reconcile vendor statements and prepare accurate reconciliations and resolve discrepancies and queries and maintain vendor relationships
• Bank Reconciliation: Ensure accurate recording of transactions and prepare payment uploads, accurately process debit adjustments
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations, assist in implementing new policies and procedures as needed
• Manage a POD and billing team to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payments
• Address and resolve queries to ensure vendor accounts are accurate
• Attend weekly query meetings to gain assistance from other departments to resolve queries
• Release and approve all bills after confirming that the bills are correct
• Request vendor statements and save them in the applicable files
• Correctly prepare the vendors monthly reconciliations in the correct format and within the agreed cut-off dates
• Action queries for invoices not paid on the vendor recons
• Prepare and calculate payment requests from vendors
• Prepare the vendor payout list to allocate vendor payments
• Send remittances to vendors
• Generate purchase orders
• Confirm original PODs received as correct as per vendor specifications
• Update applicable reports

Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in an Accounting, Finance or related field
• 1-3 years of accounts and finance experience, preferably in the transportation or logistics industry
• Have a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Be proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have strong numerical skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Be able to perform well under pressure
• Must be honest, punctual, and reliable
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime

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