what is accounting?
Accounting is the system of recording, verifying, and reporting of the value of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses in the books of account (ledger) to which debit and credit entries (recognizing transactions) are chronologically posted to record changes in value (see bookkeeping). Such financial information is primarily used by lenders, managers, investors, tax authorities and other decision makers to make resource allocation decisions between and within companies, organizations, and public agencies.
This is a key position in a busy and dynamic Finance Department that will suit individuals keen to gain practical experience and exposure to a range of tasks. An Accounting executive will perform administrative duties to support the CFO and Finance Department. Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, CFO telephone coverage, travel, calendar maintenance, filing, Departmental mail, correspondence, petty cash, accounts receivable processing, and meeting administration. Prepares periodic reports and engages in special projects as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Answers CFO telephone and relays messages accurately and timely.
- Schedules departmental meetings and prepares agenda and minutes.
- Tracks action items and keeps CFO informed.
- Maintains various calendars for meetings, financial reporting, tax compliance, and contract administration.
- Opens incoming non-confidential mail and routes to the appropriate person.
- Prepares a variety of letters, memorandums, contracts, and reports in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Proof reads departmental correspondence, presentations and reports.
- Establishes and maintains hard files and various departmental working files.
- Provides back-up support for CEO administrative team.
- Administers mobile telecommunications equipment program and reconciles user records to invoices.
- Performs accounts receivable duties such as inputting receipts into accounts receivable application and other related banking tasks.
- Performs various accounts payable administrative duties such as reviewing all incoming Expense Reports for accurate source documentation.
- Prepares departmental FedEx and certified mail packages.
- Assists CFO in administering the investor relations program.
- Assists INFOSYS and Legal departments as time permits.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with peers and members of the Finance, Human Resources, INFOSYS and Legal departments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the CFO.
Qualifications
This position will require a self-starter who can analyze large amounts of data, find areas of needed improvement and concisely report findings to executive management.The position will include the freedom for the ideal person to identify areas of improvement, propose solutions and execute approved plans.
Here’s what you should bring to the table:
- High school diploma required.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience supporting an executive and/or performing office manager duties.
- Must be a “self-starter” with strong analytical, communication, and technical skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and willing to learn new applications.
- Entry level accounting experience and the ability to work a flexible schedule is desired.
- Must be motivated to have an impact on our products, our company, and the state of the art.
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