What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Hygiena LLC?
Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business!
At Hygiena we believe:
- In providing the highest quality products & service
- Being a leader in innovation
- Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace
- In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment!
With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our in our Brazil office! This is a Full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the monthly accounting closing and ensure that tasks are carried out according to the schedule and procedures established by the Company.
- Performs daily tasks of reconciliation, analysis, inventories, internal and external customer service, other tasks in the accounting, financial and tax department.
- Contributes to other areas of the institution, guiding them regarding the necessary records and controls, so that the information complies with accounting standards (CPCs) and established procedures.
- Monitors the closing of withheld duty and indirect taxes.
- Monitors the tax agenda, aiming to meet established deadlines.
- Monitors and carry out routines in the financial area (AR, AP and Cash Flow).
- Monitors and analyzes municipal, state and federal legislation, aiming to stay up to date and verify the impact on the Company and its respective businesses.
- Contributes to ensuring that all financial statements for public bodies (state, federal and municipal) are delivered in accordance with the bodies’ procedures and within the legal deadline.
- Knows the risks in the area and create an action plan together with management to mitigate them.
- Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seeks guidance as necessary.
- Actively supports and participates in the safety program, both for self-protection and the protection of other employees, by reading and abiding by all requirements in the Safety Manual and Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
- Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
- Handles various other duties as delegated by the Accounting Manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Studying Accounting or a related field required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of proven experience required.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP required.
Skills/Abilities:
- Comfortable with interacting and working with all levels of customers, both internal and external; good interpersonal skills, team motivation and outgoing personality
- Excellent adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks and projects
- Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective listening skills
- Multi-tasking capabilities
- Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
Why you’ll want to join our team:
Teamwork as a core value.
At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business.
Be a part of something big.
Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks.
Giving back to our communities.
Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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