Accounting Clerk (St. Maarten)

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Clerk role is responsible for accounting functions that includes accounts payables, accounts receivables, and conducting reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE & PURPOSE

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Clerk role is responsible for accounting functions that includes accounts payables, accounts receivables, and conducting reconciliation of balance sheet accounts such as related party transactions, fixed assets and employee receivables.   

The Accounting Clerk role will be an ambassador for company and will be expected to lead by example, modelling IGT values and reinforcing the company’s mission, vision for the attainment and alignment of business goals and objectives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists in completing AP vouchers and payment requests for reoccurring expenses and assures that all pertinent approvals are done.  
• Maintains financial filing system for all invoicing generated to Accounts Payable and Receivables which includes scanning, filing and archiving accounting documents.  
• Completes balance sheet reconciliations and schedules such as account receivables, payroll liabilities, cashier float and petty cash.  
• Prepares journal entries for updating general ledger as required.  
• Prepares weekly and/or biweekly open payable and receivable reports and ensure accuracy prior to distribution to the Accounting Supervisor/ Manager.  
• Prepares month end accounts payable and receivable account analysis as required.
• Monitors statutory payments.
• Conducts monthly consumable stock counts. 
• Prepares VAT calculations. 
• Assists with accounts receivable tasks such as reviewing of cashier reconciliations and verifying cash receipts on a daily basis. 
• Prepares year end and interim audit schedules.   
• Enables an environment of professional, innovative, timely, efficient service levels across the business   
• Champions IGT’s “Customer First” philosophy, clearly demonstrating and articulating IGT’s mission, vision, values, goals, objectives and targets   
• Performs any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Accounting Supervisor/Business operations Supervisor related to the accounting operations of the business  

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting   

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years’ experience in accounting clerical position

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• High Computer Literacy skills, with experience using MS Office programs (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel)  
• Highly professional attitude with outstanding business etiquette, networking, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills   
• High degree of Accuracy Focused, disciplined and self-motivated, maintaining a positive attitude and proactive, solutions -focused approach, even if performing under stressful circumstances   
• Demonstrated ability to lead and successfully drive results a dynamic, competitive, fast-paced environment, working independently or with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and partners (internal and external)   
• Well organized with strong time management skills   
• Creative, out of the box thinker, with a natural passion and drive for excellence, with a keen eye for detail   
• Genuinely demonstrates a high level of integrity and maintains confidentiality of information acquired on the job  
• Flexible to work extended hours based on business needs (evenings, weekends, public holidays)