Accountant - Temp

Job Summary:

Reviews and verifies accounting records, prepares invoices and vouchers, enters data, files, posts ledger and general journal entries, and/or balances accounts payable and/or accounts receivable records.

Principal Responsibilities:

• •Prepares, codes, verifies, balances, and reconciles a variety of accounting transactions, listings, invoices, vouchers and reports on a timely basis. Which may include paying vendor invoices for goods and services, responding to vendor queries, reporting accounts receivable transactions, and/or posting customer payments.
• •Maintains, balances and reconciles accounts payable, receivable ledger and general ledger accounts, financial statements and reports.
• •Routinely communicates with suppliers, and internal/external customers, both verbally and in writing to resolve issues and provide accurate and timely customer service.
• •Ensures adherence to external and internal controls, accounting/accounts payable/receivable policies and procedures, contractual compliance and approval requirements.
• •Supports businesses on timely and accurate order adjustments.
• •Produces reports of accounts that are in arrears and analyses of bad debt, and prepares analyses and reconciliations of bill runs to detect fraud.
• •Maintains a high aptitude for use of necessary technology, as defined for the position.
• •May participate in special projects such as compiling, preparing and distributing financial reports, assisting with data analysis and problem resolution, and providing audit assistance.
• •Maintains compliance with all internal policies and procedures and compliance with all legal regulations.
• •Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• •Acquired and applies working knowledge of the organization, job, practices and procedures to be proficient in all aspects of job.
• •Performs functions semi-routine in nature and recognizes the need for occasional alternative solutions.
• •Work is performed independently, with minimal supervision. Able to establish priorities and manage time to complete work.
• •Collaboration with other departments or teams may be required to perform role. May frequently respond to requests from others, internally or externally.
• •Impact of decisions may affect the department. Errors may result in loss of time, resources and/or customer satisfaction.

Work Experience:

Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience.

Education and Certification(s):

High School Diploma or equivalent

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.