Senior Accountant

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Puesto: Senior Accountant

General purpose of the position:

The Senior Accountant responsibilities include maintaining general ledger, preparing month-end close procedures and files, reconciling account balances and bank statements. Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all assigned accounting tasks.

Position tasks / Responsibilities

• Gather, monthly, the backup (Aging, roll forward, reconciliations, etc.) for each Balance Sheet account.
• Maintain support files (vendor trends, variance analysis, etc.) for certain Income Statement accounts.
• Financial statement preparation on a quarterly basis under local regulations.
• Interact with auditors regarding information/documentation requirements.
• Prepare all the needed documentation for updating the statutory and US GAAP books (daily journals, balance sheet, tax book, managers meetings, others)
• Monthly P&L analysis for identifying the evolution and composition of the monthly results.
• Manage internal and external Accounts Payable communications.
• Assist implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Record journal entries in the accounting ERP following the workflow and internal policies and procedures.
• Other miscellaneous tasks or special projects.

Work Experience Requirements

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting
• Good knowledge of accounting and financial statement preparation under local regulations.
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge and experience on computerized accounting systems
• Microsoft Excel skills

Desirable Requirements (Not Mandatory)

• Prior experience working for a Big Four company.
• Specialized experience using SAP S4 Hana preferred.

Academic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Skills Assessments

• Self-motivated with high initiative
• The ability to manage and work with junior accountants.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and co-workers.