Accounting Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Prepare journal entries and ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.

• Aid in payroll validations and address any discrepancies.

• Support cash tracking, treasury operations, and cash flow reporting activities.

• Help ensure precise accounts payable and receivable processes are upheld.

• Develop and sustain Excel-based reports along with financial analyses.

• Identify discrepancies, trends, or operational inconsistencies within financial data.

• Prepare documentation and schedules for audits and compliance evaluations.

• Collaborate with various teams to validate financial information and enhance reporting accuracy.

• Recognize opportunities to automate or enhance accounting and operational workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or analyst roles.

• Practical experience with general ledger activities, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Experience in supporting payroll, treasury, accounts payable, or accounts receivable is advantageous.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• CPA coursework or partial certifications are beneficial.

• Strong grasp of accounting principles (GAAP and/or IFRS) is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including skills in Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Conditional formatting, and financial model building and analysis.

• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP is preferred; QuickBooks, NetSuite, or comparable systems are also valuable.

• Comfortable managing large data sets and utilizing financial reporting tools.

• Proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work opportunity.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Day off to celebrate your birthday.

• Shortened hours on Fridays.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• Sick leave days provided.

• Moving day off offered.

• Support for studies, training, and language learning.

• Referral program available.