Account officer job description
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Account officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in account officer job postings.
Sample account officer requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- At least two years of experience in accounting or financial services.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software.
- Knowledge of data analysis and forecasting techniques.
Sample required account officer soft skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Customer service orientation.
Account officer job description example 1
Flight Centre account officer job description
Work type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Queensland
Categories: Finance & Strategy
Would you like to grow with a global organisation?
If you would like to join our passionate finance team within the Corporate business on a 12 month contract please apply! Although you don't need to be an accountant to be considered for this role, if you are studying accounting or have accounting qualifications, this would be viewed favourably.
At Flight Centre we offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. We embrace new experiences, seize all opportunities, and empower all our people to find their Brightness of Future.
What you will bring to the role:
* Experience working in an Accounts Payable or Financial Services environment
* Strong attention to detail
* Your enjoyment for working with numbers
* A High level of ownership and proven teamwork skills
* The ability to meet deadlines
* That you are solutions focused with a positive attitude
* A strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to develop relationships at all levels
What's in it for you?
* Travel discounts including family and friends, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advise and more
* Brightness of future - career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the global - we promote from within
* Monthly awards nights, social team building events, and opportunity to attend global conference (Bali 2023)
* We are flexible when it comes to flexibility, blended working arrangements
* Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Corporate Health Discounts - access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA.
* We proudly support and advocate responsible travel, positive diversity practices, empowered giving, and conservation of natural resources and sustainability - Yep, our hearts are big, mushy and green.
* 12 months full time work ($56 000 per year + Superannuation )
Who we are:
Proud to be part of the Flight Centre family - We do things a little differently around here. We do things the FCTG Way. We have a unique culture and an irreverent DNA based on a proven mix of ideas, values, and ways of working that have helped shape our business over the past 40+ years.
Across our brand, we take our business seriously but not ourselves. We take leaps of faith, have trust in our teams and work collaboratively and take ownership of our business to achieve our goals.
Our spirit of egalitarianism, irreverence and ownership defines the way we behave. These are the three shared values that we place above all others. They help us make informed decisions and solidify our company culture. That's the FCTG Way
Applications close: 30 Oct 2022 E. Australia Standard Time
Location: Queensland
Categories: Finance & Strategy
Would you like to grow with a global organisation?
If you would like to join our passionate finance team within the Corporate business on a 12 month contract please apply! Although you don't need to be an accountant to be considered for this role, if you are studying accounting or have accounting qualifications, this would be viewed favourably.
At Flight Centre we offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. We embrace new experiences, seize all opportunities, and empower all our people to find their Brightness of Future.
What you will bring to the role:
* Experience working in an Accounts Payable or Financial Services environment
* Strong attention to detail
* Your enjoyment for working with numbers
* A High level of ownership and proven teamwork skills
* The ability to meet deadlines
* That you are solutions focused with a positive attitude
* A strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to develop relationships at all levels
What's in it for you?
* Travel discounts including family and friends, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advise and more
* Brightness of future - career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the global - we promote from within
* Monthly awards nights, social team building events, and opportunity to attend global conference (Bali 2023)
* We are flexible when it comes to flexibility, blended working arrangements
* Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Corporate Health Discounts - access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA.
* We proudly support and advocate responsible travel, positive diversity practices, empowered giving, and conservation of natural resources and sustainability - Yep, our hearts are big, mushy and green.
* 12 months full time work ($56 000 per year + Superannuation )
Who we are:
Proud to be part of the Flight Centre family - We do things a little differently around here. We do things the FCTG Way. We have a unique culture and an irreverent DNA based on a proven mix of ideas, values, and ways of working that have helped shape our business over the past 40+ years.
Across our brand, we take our business seriously but not ourselves. We take leaps of faith, have trust in our teams and work collaboratively and take ownership of our business to achieve our goals.
Our spirit of egalitarianism, irreverence and ownership defines the way we behave. These are the three shared values that we place above all others. They help us make informed decisions and solidify our company culture. That's the FCTG Way
Applications close: 30 Oct 2022 E. Australia Standard Time
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Account officer job description example 2
State Street account officer job description
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate would be a team oriented independent person with strong analytical and communication skills. The role is to provide business application support for the Insurance services team utilizing the PFI application and auxiliary applications. Prior experience with PFI (PAM for Investments) or similar accounting platform would be helpful but not required. Experience with SQL code and general accountant principals would be helpful. As a support analyst in the GSS organization our role is not just to address application issue for the business community which we support be to be an advocate for the business with more technical teams to address any issue impacting the business' ability to complete their function.
This role is to be performed fully remotely from home within the Kansas City Mo. area.
What you will be responsible for
As Client Technical Account Management you will
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Additional requirements
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The ideal candidate would be a team oriented independent person with strong analytical and communication skills. The role is to provide business application support for the Insurance services team utilizing the PFI application and auxiliary applications. Prior experience with PFI (PAM for Investments) or similar accounting platform would be helpful but not required. Experience with SQL code and general accountant principals would be helpful. As a support analyst in the GSS organization our role is not just to address application issue for the business community which we support be to be an advocate for the business with more technical teams to address any issue impacting the business' ability to complete their function.
This role is to be performed fully remotely from home within the Kansas City Mo. area.
What you will be responsible for
As Client Technical Account Management you will
- Monitor the Service Now queue for problem tickets
- Work with multiple technical teams to resolve tickets
- Establish test regions to validate problem resolutions
- Onboard new clients as need
- Participant with yearly PFI application upgrades
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Analytical mind
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking with regard to risk issues
- Team oriented person who is equally effective as an independent contributor
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in either Accounting or Finance
- Experience with PFI application
Additional requirements
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024