Accounting Assistant | head officeThe SM Store (SM Mart Inc.)

Role Purpose
Responsible for maintaining accurate accounting systems for the Company, including: Sales Audit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
Key Accountabilities
Accounts Payable
Process vendor and supplier invoices, in a timely manner, verifying accuracy, approvals and account coding in accordance to company's policy and procedures.
Prepares cheques and associated reports, as required in accordance with schedules.
Prepare and maintain authorized payments as per requirement.
Prepare and reconcile Accounts Payable sub-ledger journals for posting to General Ledger monthly.
Enter and reconcile cheques cashed to accounting software on a regular basis.
Respond to vendor inquiries as required.
Accounts Receivable
Process all client or miscellaneous payments daily or as required to sub-ledger.
Maintain and distribute accurate listing of overdue accounts and suspensions in accordance with company policies.
Refer overdue accounts to immediate superior for adjustments, write- off or collections.
Prepare accounting adjustment forms where required.
Respond to client or payor account inquiries as required.
General Ledger
Maintain a variety of manual and electronic financial information, files and reports.
Assist the Accounting Supervisor/Manager with monthly general ledger reconciliations.
Sales Audit and Inventory
Coordinate physical count activities.
Reconcile/ tally individual terminal readings.
Audit cash tally sheets and prepare cashier/checker overage report for submission to the Accounting Supervisor.
Review discrepancies and/or documentation (e.g. purchase order, invoices, etc.).
Assist auditors in providing documentation requirements for audit.
Skills
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Strong communication skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accounting
No work experience required
Full-Time position(s) available
Willing to be assigned in the Head Office and to work on-site