Job Description
The General Accountant is primarily responsible for maintaining and recording day-to-day financial transactions which include, but not limited to, A/P, A/R, payroll and tax compliance.
The General Accountant will look after the sales, compliance and payroll of clients and partners. S/he should also be able to effectively coordinate with the sales team and clients. S/he must also ensure that all transactions are properly documented and address all discrepancies and concerns as they arise.
Ultimately, the General Accountant must have sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Regular preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports
- Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions for Loft clients
- Oversee the sales, monthly tax compliance and payroll transactions for clients
- Conduct month-end and year-end close process
- Participate in internal and external audit requests to ensure compliance of the division and its clients
- Act as Sales Engineer for Business Services
- Meet and talk with the sales team and clients and prepare reports / presentations as necessary
- Deliver excellent customer service to clients and team by addressing questions professionally and promptly
- Work on special projects such as process improvements, data analysis/compilation, presentations, report building, etc.
- Collaborate with different departments to provide the necessary reporting
- Other duties that may be assigned by division head
Requirements
- Candidate with Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting / Management or relevant fields
- At least 2-3 years of work experience as a General Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Analyst or similar role
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accreditation is a plus
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledgeable in local tax compliance
- Knowledgeable on payroll processes
- Knowledgeable in labor legislation and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced MS Excel knowledge
- Recommend and spearhead projects or initiatives to improve existing workflow / processes
- Sales-minded individual who is confident and comfortable when giving presentations to clients
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills – friendly, diplomatic and assertive when required
- Time-management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Adaptable, resourceful and detail-oriented
- Excellent team player and individual contributor
Required Skills
- Analyzing Data
- General Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Taxation
- Reconciliation
- Accounting
Preferred Courses
- Accountancy
- Management Accounting
- Finance