Staff Accountant

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POSITION: STAFF ACCOUNTANT

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under general supervision of the Finance Manager, assists in the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations, journal entries, corporate reports and other tasks as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules; provide monthly detail to the Finance Manager for general journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting, inter-company billings, account reconciliations, budgeting, payroll reporting and maintaining the Company’s financial records.
• Process accounts receivable transactions. 
• Perform comprehensive reconciliations, including bank statements, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Review of monthly account schedules. 
• Prepare cashflows on a fortnightly basis.
• Maintain the daily cash transaction and deposit log updates.
• Perform professional level tasks that require independent judgment and initiative in support of the accounting function.  
• Assist with other accounting related functions within the department.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or closely related field. 
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of related training and experience required. 
• Or an Associates Degree in Accounting and/or Business-related field with 3+ years professional experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of related training and experience required.
• Solid understanding and experience with month end close cycle.
• Ability to compile balance sheets, comparative income statements and cash flow statements.
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Must be proficient in use of Excel, Word, other Microsoft Applications.  
• Must be familiar with computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of standard U.S. accounting policies, procedures, and regulations (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Effective time management and organizational skills as well as sound product knowledge and industry perspective.
• Ability to build solid working relationships with company personnel and outside business representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and easily adaptable to change. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Bluesky is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran status. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package such as product and service discounts, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, medical and vision allowances, paid annual/sick leave and holidays, staff activities, and other great employee benefits.

The Staff Accountant position is based in Nuuuli, American Samoa. Applicants must provide documentation verifying their legal eligibility to live and work in American Samoa. Selected candidate(s) will be required to undergo pre-employment background checks, clearances and successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply, interested and qualified individuals should submit a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Department via email at jobs@blueskypacificgroup.com or in person at our main office located on the 2nd Floor of the Laufou Center, Nuuuli, American Samoa. Applications and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.