Senior Accounting Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Laparkan

 Laparkan

Global Freight and Logistics Solutions

Vacancy Notice

A well-established Global Freight Forwarding Company, located in Kingston is seeking the services of a qualified and competent individual for the position of

Senior Accounting Clerk

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing accounting support to the Accounts Department. Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records. Detailing business transactions (e.g. disbursement of cheques, expenses vouchers, receipts, etc.), verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records and daily postings into computer system using available computer program. Compiling data and preparing a variety of reports.

Reconciling records for external vendors or customers, analyzing general ledger accounts and ensuring files are completed and maintained as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare Journals for Air and Ocean Commission
• Prepare Credit Card Reconciliation
• Preparation of invoices/receipts for customers.
• Post credit card transactions and verify with statement
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Verify Door to Door (DTD) transactions before authorizing credit card clearance.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation and maintain an in house balance spreadsheet.
• Organize and plan meetings for Payables and Receivables.
• Prepare, post and disburse cheques, also notify customers when cheque is ready.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Post transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger.
• Monitor and also prepare monthly payables/receivables reports.
• Maintain files for audit and internal purposes.
• Prepare payments for all bills which include utilities, etc.
• Monthly payroll preparation.
• Monitor Accounting Clerks for both Payables and Receivables.

Minimum Required Skills and Specialize Techniques

• Exceptional leadership and supervisory Skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to multitask.
• Work well under pressure.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Must have impeccable customer service skills and be an excellent communicator.
• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in Accounts Payables, Receivables and other accounting functions.
• An Associate Degree or level 2 Accounting Certification.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years' experience as a Senior Accounting Clerk.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Interest applicants please send your Application/CV to:

Email: hrjamaica@laparkan.com

No later than June 9, 2023.