Senior Specialist, Finance

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

The Senior Finance Specialist performs general accounting duties of a clerical nature, updates and maintains financial records, reconciles general ledger accounts, and manages the accounting databases, including the preparation and recording of journal entries into the accounting system. This role provides administrative support, runs reports for management, and records a wide range of financial transactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred post high school education achievement.
Requires five (5) + years of experience, including financial and accounting experience.
Knowledge of computer tools, consisting primarily of Microsoft applications.
Understanding of financial reporting systems, general ledger, and accounting systems 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.
Able to manage multiple duties, responsibilities, and staff members.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates a willingness to learn and assume responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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.
Ability to manage small teams and coordinate with other departments in the Financial Services Group.
Preparation of detective reports highlighting financial variances.