General AccountantAugust 99, Inc

The General Accountant is primarily responsible for maintaining and recording day-to-day financial transactions under Loft, which include, but not limited to, A/P, A/R, payroll and tax compliance.
The General Accountant will look after the sales, compliance and payroll of clients and partners of Loft. S/he should also be able to effectively coordinate with the Loft sales team and clients. S/he must also ensure that all transactions are properly documented and address all discrepancies and concerns as they arise.
Ultimately, the General Accountant must have sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Regular preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports
Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions for Loft clients
Oversee the sales, monthly tax compliance and payroll transactions for Loft clients
Conduct month-end and year-end close process
Participate in internal and external audit requests to ensure compliance of the division and its clients
Act as Sales Engineer for Loft Business Services
Meet and talk with the Loft sales team and clients and prepare reports / presentations as necessary
Deliver excellent customer service to Loft clients and team by addressing questions professionally and promptly
Work on special projects such as process improvements, data analysis/compilation, presentations, report building, etc.
Collaborate with different departments including Money Matters to provide the necessary reporting
Other duties that may be assigned by division head
Qualifications
Candidate with Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting / Management or relevant fields
At least 2-3 years of work experience as a General Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Analyst or similar role
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accreditation is a plus
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledgeable in local tax compliance
Knowledgeable on payroll processes
Knowledgeable in labor legislation and regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced MS Excel knowledge
Recommend and spearhead projects or initiatives to improve existing workflow / processes
Sales-minded individual who is confident and comfortable when giving presentations to clients
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills - friendly, diplomatic and assertive when required
Time-management skills
Ability to handle confidential information
Adaptable, resourceful and detail-oriented
Excellent team player and individual contributor​​​​​​