Jobs Title: Staff Accountant
Company: The West Indian Company Limited
Location:St Thomas, VI
Job Description:
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting department. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, standards and regulations. You must have the ability to multitask, prioritize and organize effectively. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting the Accounting Manager and Senior Management in conducting the daily operations of the accounting department.
Duties
- Maintain account receivables ledger, security deposits, debit and credit notes.
- Enter daily cash receipts and update account receivables ledger by customer.
- Research and process customer claims to include phone inquiries and follow up.
- Call and/or mail correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts.
- Run monthly account receivables statements for tenants.
- Invoicing (A/R).
- Input journal entries.
- Prepare relative Accounts Receivable and General Ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare and process ship disbursements.
- Light payroll duties, tax filings.
- Performs Cashier duties, as needed.
- Prepare daily banking position reports, as needed.
- Purchase office supplies for Company, as needed.
- Assist Accounts Payable Clerk, as needed.
- Assist with financial statements preparation and closing procedures.
- Provide support to Accounting Manager in monitoring and analyzing accounting data.
- Assist with audit fulfillments, preparation and issuance of the Company’s annual and quarterly reports.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Sage Accounting Software a plus.
- Experience with financial reporting requirements a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person