ACCOUNTANT

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Summary:

NGUBA CONSULTANCY is seeking an Accountant to prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

• Three to five years of accounting experience required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.

• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

• Maintains the general ledger.

• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.

• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.

• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.

• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.

• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Highly proficient with accounting software.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Other Duties

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.