Our client a global fresh produce distributor is seeking an Accounting Manager/Clerk. Candidates must have experience with Sage (preferably Sage 50. The position involves a mix of handson clerical accounting tasks and some managerial responsibilities which include generating and preparing financial reports for management and/or external stakeholders reconciling accounts and maintaining organized financial records.
Applicants must be fluent in speaking Spanish.
This is a 36 month contract role with the possibility of extension.
Job Responsibilities:
Handson Clerical Accounting Tasks (using Sage):
- Data entry of invoices receipts and payments directly into Sage
- Bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
- Accounts payable and receivable processing including creating and sending invoices
- Posting journal entries and maintaining the general ledger
- Generating financial reports such as trial balances or profit and loss statements using Sage
- Expense tracking and categorization within Sage
- Maintaining accurate and uptodate records for audits and reporting
Managerial Responsibilities (using Sage):
- Reviewing and approving financial entries done by junior staff or clerks in Sage
- Monitoring budget vs. actuals using reports pulled from Sage
- Overseeing monthend and yearend close processes in Sage
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
- Preparing financial reports for management or external stakeholders
Requirements
- 5 years professional accounting experience
- Fluent in Spanish
- Handson experience with Sage Accounting Software
- bachelors degree (or equivalent) in accounting or financerelated field
Highly preferred:
5 years professional accounting experience Fluent in Spanish Hands-on experience with Sage Accounting Software bachelors degree (or equivalent) in accounting or finance-related field Highly preferred: Sage 50 experience