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- Data Entry:Â Basic data entry tasks for accounting assistants include logging transactions, recording and reviewing journal entries, creating invoices, and crafting spreadsheets.
- Clerical Duties:Â Accounting assistants may run errands around the office. They handle incoming mail, scan and photocopy documents, and prepare quarterly reports. They also help with year-end audits and bank reconciliations.
- Customer Service:Â Accounting assistants often need to communicate with vendors and customers about invoices and payments. This could be by email or phone.
- Employee Expenses: Assisting with payroll is one of the most important parts of an accounting assistant's job description. They verify timesheets, calculate vacation and sick days, prepare checks, and assure compliance with laws and best practices.
- Financial Reports: Accounting assistants help accounting managers create and update financial reports. They work on balance sheets, statements of income, statements of retained earnings, and cash flow statements.
- Payroll Accounting:Â Accounting assistants need excellent command over payroll functions. They should understand employee compensation, benefits and deductions, and payroll taxes.
- Math Skills:Â Accounting is mostly about numbers. Accounting assistants need sharp mathematics knowledge and error-free calculation and fact-checking skills.
- Accounting Software: Accounting professionals use specialized software programs such as QuickBooks. Accounting assistants who prepare and file tax returns also need proficiency with income tax software.
- Accounting Standards: Accounting careers demand a thorough grasp of the generally accepted accounting principles for preparing financial statements. These standards include accrual accounting methods, depreciation and capital expenditures, bad debts, handling of assets, and historical costs.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
- Familiar with accounting software (e.g., SQL, MYOB, or QuickBooks).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Good organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle administrative tasks (e.g., filing, document management).
- Good communication skills in both written and spoken English.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in an accounting or admin role is a bonus.
- EPF, SOCSO, SIP
- Yearly Bonus
- Yearly Company Trip
- Monthly Staff Birthday
- Performance Bonus
- Salary : RM2200 to 2400 (base on interview and experience)
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