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Breakthrough Trading is a S.C built on the vision of creating a healthy ,wealthy, visionary and genuine generation.

REPORTS TO: Finance manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The accountant will be responsible for preparing accounts and tax returns. Administering payrolls and controlling income and expenditure. Auditing financial information. Compiling and presenting reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and financial statements, Posting transactions on Peachtree.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains financial records by analysing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• Reconciles general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
• Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.
• Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries.
• Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaid; analysing and reconciling retainage and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
• Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets.
• Resolve account payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, check and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures, and federal and state regulations.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, check and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
• Prepare income tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.
• Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
• Complete end of month close procedures

EDUCATION:

• Degree/ Diploma in Accounting and finance.

EXPERIENCE:

• Skill on how to use Peachtree is mandatory and non-negotiable.
• 4-5 years’ experience in accounting.