Accountant Officer

First Step Together Association is looking for an Accountant to work within the AFKAR III EU-funded Program on “Increasing Resilience of Disadvantaged communities in North Lebanon.” 1- Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 2- Documents financial transactions by entering account information. 3- Validates financial transactions by auditing documents. 4- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. 5- Secures financial information by completing data base backups. 6- Maintains financial security by following internal controls. 7- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. 8- Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. 9- Develops, maintains, and analyzes budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. 10- Examines statements to ensure accuracy. 11- Ensures that statements and records comply with laws and regulations. 12- Inspects account books and accounting systems to keep up to date. 13- Organizes and files all financial records (Payment Vouchers, Journal vouchers, etc…) 14- Ensures accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses. 15- Explains billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients. 16- Prepares assets lists, including maintaining office materials and supplies. 17- Assures expenditures are in accordance with code balances for item acquisition. 18- Pays bills and maintain ledgers. 19- Bank Reconciliation.