Staff Accountant
zahraa el maady,
Egypt
Role Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for the foundational, day-to-day accounting operations. You will manage transaction processing, support the monthly close cycle, and ensure the accuracy of our financial data. This role is essential for maintaining the financial health of the company.
Why United Agents?
United Agents is a leading provider of innovative Industrial Solutions, assembly consulting, and high-quality equipment supply. For over 25 years, we have partnered with businesses across various sectors, delivering impactful, practical, and sustainable results.
Our core business revolves around supplying critical tools and machinery across three main divisions:
- Industrial Tools & Assembly: Including state-of-the-art Pneumatic Tools, Torque Tools, and Industry 4.0 battery assembly systems.
- Workshop Machinery: Specializing in equipment for Metal Working, Steel Fabrication.
- Railway supplies: Specializing in Track maintenance equipment and track signaling supplies
- Permanent Marking & Engraving: Offering advanced Laser and mechanical marking solutions.
As an organization that embraces cutting-edge technologies, our success is built on a commitment to Quality, guaranteed customer trust, and, most crucially for this role.
Revenue Growth
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Position Overview
The Staff Accountant is the operational backbone of the Finance department. This role is position, responsible for the day-to-day transaction processing, accurate record-keeping, and monthly financial reporting cycle. In a small company, the Staff Accountant often handles a much wider range of duties compared to a larger organization, providing excellent foundational experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Transaction Processing & Reconciliation
- Process Accounts Payable (A/P), including receiving invoices, obtaining approvals, coding expenses, and processing weekly vendor payments.
- Process Accounts Receivable (A/R), including generating customer invoices, tracking collections, and applying cash receipts.
- Perform daily and monthly bank and credit card account reconciliations to ensure transactional accuracy.
2. General Ledger & Month-End Support
- Assist in the month-end closing process by preparing and posting basic journal entries (e.g., prepaid expenses, simple accruals).
- Maintain accurate schedules for fixed assets and calculate monthly depreciation/amortization.
- Support the preparation of preliminary internal financial reports.
3. Payroll & Compliance
- Assist with payroll processing and ensure accurate recording of related journal entries.
- Manage employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policy.
- Maintain organized and complete financial records and documentation.
4. Audit & Analysis
- Assist the Financial Manager and external auditors with year-end data requests and documentation.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and projects as requested by management.
Qualifications
Must-Haves
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: 1-3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, ideally within a business setting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and hands-on experience with an accounting software package (e.g., Odoo, Oracle, MS dynamics).
- Attributes: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a high level of integrity.
Nice-to-Haves
- Working knowledge of [Egyptian Tax Law & Compliance].
- Strong communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal).
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
Joining United Agents as a Staff Accountant offers a unique and accelerated career trajectory compared to a larger organization. You'll gain broad, hands-on experience and have a direct impact on the business's success.