The Finance Specialist II performs general accounting duties of a clerical nature, update and maintain financial records, reconcile general ledger accounts, and manage the accounting databases, including the preparation and recording of journal entries into the accounting system and providing administrative support, running reports for management, and recording a wide range of financial transactions.
What You Will Do:
- Provides administrative and bookkeeping assistance for the preparation of financial reports and confirming the accuracy of the accounting information.
- Preparation of accounting/financial transactions using financial systems and tools.
- Receiving and recording vouchers, entries, remittances, and other transactions.
- Checking for accuracy in reports, account balances, and postings.
- Accurately enter key data in our systems in support of the accounting function.
- Provide information used to prepare regular and ad hoc management reports and spreadsheets.
- Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the accounting records.
- Maintain records and document financial processes.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience, including financial and accounting experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and assume responsibilities.
- Knowledge of computer tools, consisting primarily of Microsoft applications.
- Understanding of financial reporting systems, general ledger, and the related processes.
- Ability to identify and analyze errors and mis-posting through tools available for data mining.
- Good communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with team members, and the ability to communicate directly with management team members.
- Pro-active skills to identify causes for errors and potential risk areas.
- Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent reports to the Manager of Finance. This position does not have any direct reports.
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Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) to five (5) years of financial and accounting experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Understanding of financial reporting systems, general ledger, and related processes
- Experience with accounting databases and preparation/recording of journal entries
- Ability to reconcile accounts and analyze discrepancies
- Accurate data entry and ability to prepare management reports and spreadsheets
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with team and management
- Pro-active skills to identify causes for errors and potential risk areas
- Willingness to learn and assume responsibilities
- Ability to obtain working knowledge of ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems
What We Do
Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations. We search for and establish the best solutions for the industries we serve, and are at the forefront of marine and offshore innovation. In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly. The surveyors, engineers, researches and regulatory specialists who form the ABS team work in more than 200 offices in 70 countries around the world. With a passion for making the world a safer place, while also delivering practical and innovative solutions, ABS stands ready to assist and advance the marine and offshore industries.
