Senior Bookkeeper

Hammerjack

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Exp: 1-3 Years

Full time

Philippines

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Bookkeeper is an expert and may be assigned as a dedicated resource for a customer, or as part of a team of shared resources helping deliver outcomes to service level expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Receipting

- Record customer payments
- Prepare aged Receivables on demand by our clients

Supplier Payments and Expenses

- Collate supplier invoices into weekly/fortnightly/monthly payment runs, streamlining payment processes wherever possible.
- Ensure all supplier bills are appropriately authorized for payment, and process payments when authorized.
- Record supplier payments and office expenses in accounting software, coding to appropriate accounts.
- Ensure other software's utilise (Receipt Bank, Bank Link), streamlining the recording process wherever possible.

Reconciliations of Bank Accounts

- Reconcile all bank accounts every week.
- Reconcile all bank accounts to the month's last day.
- Reconcile all loan accounts on at least a quarterly basis.
- Prepare monthly reconciliation reports of all bank, loan and credit card accounts.

Processing of Payroll

- Maintain confidential records for all employees
- Process employee pays, prepare ABA files for clients to process within internet banking
- Distribute pay advice to employees, via email ensuring all email addresses are correct
- Track employee leave accruals.
- Reconcile monthly/quarterly PAYG.
- Reconcile and make quarterly superannuation payments.
- Reconcile and prepare payment summaries at end of the year.
- Process end-of-year payroll and lodge with the Australian Taxation Office.

Monthly Reports

- Make end-of-month journals as required
- Prepare draft monthly financial statements and email to Executive Team for review
- Assist draft Business Wrap Ups

Ad hoc tasks

- Any task deemed necessary by the Service Delivery Manager involving client management
- Assisting in implementing process improvements to help create efficiencies
Helping to develop and improve junior staff member(s), including regular feedback and hands-on training

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Should be a graduate of Finance/Accounting or any business-related course
- CPA license is preferred but not required

Product Knowledge

- Complete knowledge of Client accounts and businesses
- At least 5 years of Australian Accounting experience (GST, Tax and Depreciation)
- Experienced in handling multiple clients
- Accounting background; able to understand the language of our interactions with the accounts
- Other expertise that may be defined by the customer

System and Application Knowledge

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Advanced Knowledge of accounting tools such as Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks, and other applications that customers use
- Ability to learn new systems and tools as needed

Quality

- Works within the Client's quality guidelines
- Ensures quality of work being delivered without being supervised

Communications Skills

- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate well with customers via email

Efficiency

- Works within the allotted budget hours for jobs assigned
- Ensures all deliverables are fulfilled in a timely manner

hammerjack is an innovative Australian company that specialises in offering top-tier skilled professionals in various fields, including but not limited to Administration, Finance and Accounting, IT Programming, Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and many others.

Whether you prefer a hybrid or work-from-home setup or the full office experience, hammerjack provides all employees with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of an eco-friendly workplace, a playroom, free meals, and unlimited access to a built-in bar stocked with drinks and snacks.

It's a place where professionals are inspired to advance and innovate, adapting to the new normal of today's world.
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