Accounting Senior Assistant

Detailed information:

Our client is a world leader provider of business consulting, technology and engineering. Offering services in the field of Systems Integration, Finance, Telecommunications and Informatics and Aerospace among others. It has operation centers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Today, this corporation is a global leader in the „next generation“ of Telecommunications consulting with revenues of billions of dollars. Our client is also ranked among the most innovative companies in various magazines and surveys and among The Wall Street Journal. This is a great opportunity in Prague for junior and experienced professionals looking for a new challenge to continue building their career in the Czech Republic.

Scope of employment:

The Senior Accounting Assistant provides general administration support within the finance and accounting department by being responsible of the day to day maintenance of the complete General Ledger by creating journal entries and assembling supporting documentation, as well as for tracking the contents of accounts, creating portions of the financial statements, and writing related disclosures. The role of General Ledger accountant is essentially the same, implying a somewhat higher level of experience and seniority and you are expected to reach that position and level within a sensible period of time.

Key responsibilities:

Distributes invoices, posts batches, receives payments, processes accounts payable invoices, and mails accounts payable checks.
Calculates routine commissions, interest, and payments for each transaction; creates and distributes routine commission statements for each transaction for closing.
Uses office automated systems to input data to facilitate accounting tasks; generates basic financial reports, and responds to general inquiries. Identifies and escalates problems as appropriate.
Assists in maintaining customer specific program information in tables, auditing orders and reporting; makes necessary corrections to vendor claims, and answers queries about the program.
Maintains pending files and performs timely follow ups to ensure quality customer service.
Performs routine data entry, filing, and maintenance in order to support the department. May deviate from routine policies and procedures when need arises.
Verifies cost accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records in order to ensure accuracy. Balances general or subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy.
Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.

Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two or more years of finance administration experience.
Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles, with bookkeeping, with financial software packages.
Personal computer and business solutions software skills.
Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Communication skills to interface with company employees.
Ability to work in a team environment.

We offer:

Very competitive remuneration.
Extensive corporate benefits package.
Yearly bonuses.
State of the art office building in Prague center.
Free refreshments in the workplace.
Social events and team building activities.
Extensive training and coaching.
Perspective projects with an international scope.
Positive and social working environment.