Accounting Assistant

Summary

Join Opal Group as an Accounting Assistant and support the CFO in ensuring smooth accounting operations. This remote, full-time international consultant position offers unlimited growth potential. You will oversee invoice distribution, manage client transactions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate financial data. Responsibilities include reporting, sales data management, billing issue resolution, expense tracking, and ledger preparation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, international and U.S. accounting experience, fluency in English, and strong financial knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, with internship experience
• Experience with International Accounting and U.S. practices
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required
• Strong understanding and practical application of financial record-keeping procedures, laws, regulations, and standards
• Ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrated excellence in accounting and record-keeping, with a keen attention to detail
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with modern accounting software, spreadsheets, and GPT technology. Excel Experience up to VBA. CRM for reporting
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the CFO, helping streamline operations and manage daily tasks
• Oversee the distribution of invoices and manage classified transactions for clients with accuracy and efficiency
• Identify and troubleshoot potential issues, developing effective solutions to maintain the integrity of financial operations
• Regularly update and maintain accurate customer and vendor information in our accounting database
• Prepare and support the reporting process, including employee reports and financial data summaries
• Ensure that sales information is accurately updated in the accounting database, contributing to financial accuracy
• Investigate and resolve any billing discrepancies or problems, providing top-tier customer service to our clients
• Assist in monitoring and tracking internal operating expenses, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• File and disburse all invoices promptly, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Deliver exceptional customer service, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring satisfaction
• Assist with all stages of ledger preparation, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and reconciliations
• Handle merchant account management, ensuring smooth transactions and resolving any issues that arise
• Manage tasks and projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved
• Utilize spreadsheets to create and manage FP&A documents, supporting the company’s financial planning efforts
• Leverage GPT technology to enhance financial reporting and analysis
• Assist in managing collection lists, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate record-keeping
• Reconcile credit card statements, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded
• Perform various reporting and administrative duties as needed to support the accounting team