Senior Accountant

 

Recruiter:

SM Squared Talent (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000247/MB

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

150 Hourly


JOB SUMMARY:
SM2 Talent Solutions specialize in sourcing experienced professionals across all demographics and industries from entry level to executive leadership, on temporary, or temporary with the view to assessing suitability for permanent basis.
Contract duration: 4 months with the possibility of extension
Job Description: Senior Accountant
Industry: information management services
Location: Midrand
 
Please read the requirement’s before applying

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary objective:
As an Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for various accounts payable (AP) accounts receivable (AR), and/or project costing functions. You will also support the payroll functions. Frequent communication with vendors, customers, employees and business partners is required to resolve discrepancies, clarify issues, and ensure proper recording of transactions. Understanding the full treasury process
  • Match invoices to receiving documents
  • Balance sheet recons
  • Post AP invoices into computer system (Syteline)
  • Verify/reconcile vendor statements
  • Answer vendor inquiries
  • Accrue appropriate sales tax
  • Work with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve AP matters
  • Reconcile vouchers payable
  • Process project costing transactions and validations
  • Process weekly per diem
  • Process monthly corporate credit cards
  • Process customer invoices in computer system (Syteline)
  • Reconcile AR and assist with collections
  • Work with Engineering and Sales to resolve AR matters
  • Answer customer inquiries
  • Assist with processing weekly payroll transactions as necessary
  • Maintain filing system

Education:
  • Newly qualified CA(SA) – SAICA will be advantageous
  • SAIPA Qualification
  • Associates Degree in Accounting is preferred
  • Minimum two years office experience, preferably one year in accounting.

Skills and attributes:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with ERP software (SyteLine preferred)
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently or in a team
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