Junior Accountant

To provide support to the finance team by managing daily accounting tasks and maintaining order and transparency for the company’s finances. Focus will be on Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Organization: Dwellings Group

Location: Millhouse, Canewood, Barbados

Reports To: Accountant / Manager - Finance & Administration

Job Description

Provide support to the finance team by managing daily accounting tasks and maintaining order and transparency for the company’s finances. Focus will be on Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.

Essential Functions

• Accurately process monthly and bi-weekly payroll for operations in Barbados and Trinidad, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and remittances.
• Assist with processing entries and payments for accounts payable, performing reconciliations as needed, ensuring all financial obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Ensures accurate reconciliation of bank statements against the end of day receipts for all tender types.
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly / yearly closings.
• Responsible for preparing and facilitating bank deposits in accordance with company procedure.
• Monitor accounts receivable, reconciling trade accounts and send follow-ups on overdue/delinquent customer accounts to ensure payments are received in a timely manner.
• Assist in coordinating with external auditors for year end audits.
• Aid in maintaining orderly financial records and documentation.
• Assist with other accounting tasks and projects as required.

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or other related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' proven experience in a junior accounting role with focus on payroll processing.
• Experience using ERP systems and accounting software will be considered an asset.
• Excellent understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Highly organized, with experience in administration and records management.
• Tech-savvy, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.