Assistant Accountant

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a self motivated individual to join their Finance Team as an Assistant Accounta

POSITION INFO:

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:Approvevendor invoicesand PODstoensuretimely payments. Reconcile vendor statementsand prepare accurate reconciliations and resolve discrepancies and queries and maintain vendor relationships
• Bank Reconciliation:Ensure accurate recording of transactionsand 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 teamto ensure accurateand timely preparation of payments
• Address and resolvequeries to ensure vendoraccounts are accurate
• Attend weekly query meetingsto gain assistance from other departmentsto resolve queries
• Release and approveall bills after confirming that the bills arecorrect
• Requestvendorstatements and save them in the applicable files
• Correctly prepare the vendorsmonthly reconciliations in the correct format and within the agreed cut-off dates
• Actionqueries for invoices not paid on the vendorrecons
• Prepare and calculate payment requests from vendors
• Prepare the vendorpayout list to allocate vendorpayments
• Send remittances to vendors
• Generate purchase orders
• Confirm original PODs received as correctas per vendorspecifications
• Update applicable reports

Requirements:

• Certificate or diplomain an Accounting, Finance orrelated field
• 1-3 years of accountsand financeexperience,preferably in the transportation or logistics industry
• Have a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Be proficientin accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have strong numerical skillswith attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Have the ability toprioritize 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 interactprofessionally with vendorsand 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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