The Finance Specialist I 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.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 3 years of experience, including financial and accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and assume responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of computer tools, consisting primarily of Microsoft applications.
• General 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 with 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.