Associate Accountant

Wesco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Singapore is seeking an Associate Accountant to assist in maintaining financial records and processing vendor invoices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel. This role includes responsibilities such as compiling financial data and monitoring accounts payable activities.

Qualifications

• 2 years Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and reviews source documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Responsible for daily processing of vendor invoices.
• Maintains aging statement of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepares and reports weekly outstanding payable reports.
• Monitors past due invoices and makes collections contacts.
• Answers vendor inquiries.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelors Degree - Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

As an Associate Accountant, you will assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Additionally, you will compile financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. You will assist in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and reviews source documents, including invoices, credits, and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Responsible for daily processing of vendor invoices.
• Maintains an all-inclusive aging statement of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for each vendor.
• Prepares and reports weekly outstanding payable reports.
• Monitors past due invoices and makes collections contacts via phone, e-mail, or customer portals.
• Works with customer accounts payable staff to determine payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Answers vendor inquiries via e-mail and phone.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including opening and distributing mail, and compiling requested vendor data for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree - Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2 years Accounts Receivable/Account Payable experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel