Teaching Assistant - Kuwait City, الكويت - Kuwait College of Science & Technology

وصف

This is a remote position.

Classification

Contractor

Job Summary

The Accountant will plan and direct the accounting activities of the company as well as oversee accounting contractors and client accounting processes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist with establishing and maintaining internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation

· Use internal accounting systems for daily accounting responsibilities, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable cycles (global scale)

· Enter credit card transactions and reconcile credit card accounts

· Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts

· Perform account analysis in relation to completing account reconciliations

· Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies and issues

· Respond to vendor and client inquiries, as needed

· Prepare state sales/use tax calculations and reporting

· Assist with the month-end closing process, conducting research and making correction journal entries for account discrepancies, and prepares closing journal entries

· Assist with annual financial audits and perform ad hoc analysis and projects, as needed.

· Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards

· Assist the contracted CPA with tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return

· Assist with quality control of accounting vendors

· Assist with new client accounts payable setup

· Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit

· Consult with CEO and assist in providing recommendations to management on short and long-term financial objectives and policies

· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements, such as required insurance reporting, etc.

· Participate in team meetings and take ownership for team improvement initiatives and other assigned action items, when needed

· Work collaboratively with team members to provide and receive feedback with tact and diplomacy

· Assist other team members during peak periods to ensure that all deadlines are met

Work Environment

This is a remote position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are typical of the job and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to type, handle objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

This is a contract position. Days and hours may be flexible depending on business needs with a minimum of 20 hours a week.

Travel Requirements

No travel required.

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

· CPA required

· Three (3) years experience managing accounts payable and receivable functions

· Three (3) years experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, etc.) is required

Requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

· Experience with a marketplace/ridesharing/mapping startup - can work in a fast-paced environment that requires you to wear multiple hats

Required Skills and Qualifications

· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and procedures on manual and automated systems

· Interested in global collaborations

· A foreign language proficiency strongly preferred

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn additional programs as required

· Ability to work with little to no direct supervision

· Demonstrated judgment and decision-making ability

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Education and Experience Experience with a marketplace/ridesharing/mapping startup - can work in a fast-paced environment that requires you to wear multiple hats Required Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and procedures on manual and automated systems Interested in global collaborations A foreign language proficiency strongly preferred Excellent organizational and time management skills Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn additional programs as required Ability to work with little to no direct supervision Demonstrated judgment and decision-making ability Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal