Accountant Associate

Accountant Associate Job Description Job Title Accountant Associate Location Seekey Community, Du-port Road, Paynesville, Liberia Employment Type Full-time About Us Siefa Accounting & Business Services provides accounting and business support services to small and mid-sized companies and nonprofits. Our mission is to deliver accurate, reliable, and high-quality financial services while building strong, lasting relationships with our clients. We are a detail-oriented team committed to helping business owners and nonprofit organizations focus on achieving their goals. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accountant Associate with a strong accounting background to join our team. The Accountant Associate will play an important role in maintaining the financial integrity of Siefa’s clients by managing and supporting various areas of client account ing, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax-related tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple clients and projects. They will bring strong analytical skills and excellent critical thinking abilities to every task — identifying issues before they become problems, digging into the data to understand the full picture, and solving complex problems with sound judgment. The Accountant Associate will take ownership of their work, communicate effectively with clients and team members — both in writing and verbally — suggest and implement process improvements, and bring a growth mindset to the role. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review clients’ balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial docu ments.
• Perform weekly and monthly accounting tasks and assist with year-end close for tax returns.
• Prepare journal entries, including payroll, depreciation, and year-end journal entries.
• Post client transactions to QuickBooks Online on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable for clients.
• Assist with clients’ budget preparation and monthly budget updates.
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting entries.

Formation / Diplômes

• Assist with tax filings and preparation of supporting financial information.
• Review client financial records for accuracy and completeness, analyzing data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate with clients regarding accounting records, financial information, and requested documentation.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting issues across multiple clients.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Education

Expérience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience; over 5 years of accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong accounting background with a solid grasp of debits/credits, financial statements, and general ledger operations.
• Ability to balance multiple clients and projects.
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with data, spotting trends, and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to explain financial information clearly to clients and team members.
• Excellent critical thinking skills — able to evaluate information, question assumptions, and make well-reasoned decisions.
• Ability to problem solve complex problems — takes initiative to research, analyze, and resolve difficult accounting issues independently.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, review, and understand financial statements.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and Advanced formulas.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, coworkers, and all lev els of staff and management. Skills and Competencies The successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, budgets, and accounting records.
• Ability to identify trends, variances, errors, and potential financial risks.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.
• Dependability, accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement. What We Value At Siefa Accounting & Business Services, we value accuracy, accountability, and relationships. We are looking for someone who not only understands accounting but also takes pride in helping clients feel confident in their financial data. Someone who is proactive, dependable, and committed to doing work that truly supports business growth — and who brings the analytical mindset and problem solving drive to make our clients’ numbers tell the right story. Work Schedule Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM GMT This position follows North American Pacific Time business hours to support clients across the United States and Canada.

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