Financial Accounting Specialist

Financial Accounting Specialist Role Overview

The Financial Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, managing reconciliations, and supporting timely financial reporting.

This role involves maintaining the integrity of all financial transactions, assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes, and performing detailed reconciliations to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by accurately and timely recording all financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers with the general ledger, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate financial reports while ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor and maintain cash balances to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and necessary journal adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and cash accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and timely detection of discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and required financial schedules.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books, SAP, QuickBooks , or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including formulas, pivot tables, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reconciliations, and bookkeeping practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.