Accountant

Purpose of the Position  
We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. 
  
 

Key Responsibilities & Duties 

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. 

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 

• Documents financial transactions by entering account information. 

• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. 

• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. 

• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. 

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. 

• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. 

• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. 

• Secures financial information by completing database backups. 

• Maintains financial security by following internal controls. 

• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. 

• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. 

• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. 

• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. 

Skills and qualification 

• Work experience as an Accountant 

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and  QuickBooks 

• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables 

• Experience with general ledger functions 

• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills 

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree 

• Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus 

• Ability to communicate in English at professional level, Kurdish and Arabic is a  plus