Accountant - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Accountant - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable*** The Anglo-American School of Moscow ONLY accepts applications in English.*** Intermediate spoken and written English language is a MUST***1C posting experience is a MUST***No remote/PT format

Language: English

Type of Job: Full-time

General Description:An Accountant (AP/AR) is responsible for processing payments to vendors and contractors according to established procedures, and for the day-to-day management of the AAS online payments system, provides accounting and administrative support of a complex and confidential nature, including processing of tuition fees, tracking and reporting of fixed assets, administration of the accounting and bookkeeping relating to the school cafeteria, facilities use, and other receivables. Maintains complex electronic and paper records.

An Accountant (AP/AR) communicates effectively with internal and external entities, including parents, faculty, administrators, staff, businesses, organizations and banks, in both English and in Russian, and provides excellent customer service and support to AAS staff and Community members. Exercises discretion and sound judgment on matters of confidential nature. S/he maintains the highest levels of confidentiality and establishes and maintains professional relationships with staff, stakeholders, vendors and other AAS Community members.

An Accountant (AP/AR) should embrace the AAS Mission, Vision, and Core Values. S/he promotes the School and the services provided by the Business Office in all words, actions, and behaviors.

Role Level: Non-Managerial

Reports to (directly): Chief Accountant / Finance Manager

Overtime (details): Occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business
• Two years’ or more experience with 1C and bank-client software
• Understanding of key Russian accounting principles and their application to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures
• Experience in communicating with banks and knowledge of the Russian currency control requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of current, Russian accounting principles and practices applicable to AP/AR.
• Computer and technology proficient; ability to use complex accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Advanced proficiency in 1C.
• Bilingual- fluency in Russian and English. Speak, read and write in English fluently, according to the CRIFF standards, C1 or a C2 level, as determined by the external AAS testing provider.
• Proactive, positive attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, analytical, accurate, attentive to detail and efficient
• Commitment to excellence, track record of proactively identifying potential issues and suggesting creative solutions.
• Strong logical thinking ability, sense of responsibility, good work habits, sound judgment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Legally residing in Russia
• Must be eligible to receive a security clearance certification provided by AAS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non-profit organizations
• Experience in educational services sector