Sales Accountant

Job Summary

The Sales Accountant is responsible for managing financial aspects related to sales transactions, ensuring accurate invoicing, billing, and record-keeping of sales revenue and receivables.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and process sales invoices and receipts.
• Ensure the accuracy of billing and payments related to sales transactions.
• Track and reconcile sales revenue against invoices and payments.
• Maintain and update sales accounting records, including credit and data collections.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure accurate pricing and payment terms.
• Prepare financial reports related to sales and revenue.
• Monitor overdue accounts and work with the finance team to resolve issues.
• Support financial audits by providing necessary sales-related documentation.
• Assist in preparing sales forecasts and budgeting.
• Analyze sales trends and provide reports to senior management.
• Periodically monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the food safety management systems compliance and enhance performance.
• Continually validate, verify, review, improve, and update the food safety management system for the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the system.
• Establish, implement, document, maintain and continually improve the food safety management system (ISO 22000) in the operations.
• Execute additional ad-hoc financial tasks and special projects assigned by management to support changing business needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive financial data and proprietary company information.
• Exercise professional judgment and discretion when handling escalated billing disputes or sensitive client account negotiations.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on sales.

Training

• Accounting and invoicing software (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks, SAP).
• Financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of tax laws related to sales transactions.

Skills Needed

• Strong understanding of sales accounting and invoicing procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to reconcile and track financial transactions accurately.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with sales teams.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive in resolving discrepancies and financial issues.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong customer service orientation.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicant can apply via ethiojobs.net