Retail Accountant

Job Description : RETAIL ACCOUNTANT JAMAICA company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of retail accountant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. Responsibilities for retail accountant Ensures timely and accurate account reconciliations Process and update of daily sales transactions for Retail Stores and E-commerce Sales audit functions of daily transactions for Retail Stores Sales audit functions of daily transactions for E-commerce Month-end and Year-end close reporting for Retail Stores Assist in maintaining inventory integrity for Retail Stores Prepare retail reporting for annual audit VAT accounting – prepare the monthly VAT reconciliation and complete/submit the quarterly VAT return while calculating partial exemption Payroll accounting – prepare/post the store and head office payroll journals, tracking severance payments and preparing balance sheet reconciliations Period end accounting for accruals and prepayments Qualifications for retail accountant Analyze expenses at a store level to ensure proper expense reporting The responsibilities for this position have a high level of complexity and require the interpretation of lease contracts to accounting decisions Authorized to make decisions based on Company policy established over areas of responsibility Intermediate MS-Office (Excel, Word, ) proficiency required Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities Previous retail experience desirable

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