Bookkeeping, Finance Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Ensure the accuracy of financial records across various entities, including properties and operating companies.

• Record and classify transactions, invoices, and expenses in the relevant accounts.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, which include journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Keep financial information current and systematically organized.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts, including those with high transaction volumes.

• Detect and address discrepancies as they arise.

• Maintain clean and reconciled accounts across all entities.

• Streamline recurring accounting processes and ensure their timely completion.

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to collect necessary documentation and address inquiries.

• Develop and enhance repeatable bookkeeping methods and workflows.

• Identify areas of inefficiency and propose improvements to accounting operations.

• Utilize automation and AI tools for repetitive tasks.

• Assist with finance-related projects, including financial reporting and analysis as the role progresses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or similar finance-related positions.

• Solid grasp of fundamental bookkeeping principles (debits, credits, reconciliations).

• Certification as a Perito Contador is a significant advantage.

• Proven experience in performing bank and/or credit card reconciliations.

• Familiarity with Conciliaciones Bancarias y de Tarjetas, Cierres, Ajustes, Balance General, Estado de Resultados, Cuentas por cobrar/pagar, Gastos/Ingresos, and Libro Mayor.

• Capability to accurately document and categorize financial transactions.

• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational abilities in managing recurring tasks across multiple entities.

• Skill in reviewing financial data and spotting inconsistencies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Intermediate English proficiency (B2).

• Reliable internet connection and an appropriate work setup.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely from home.

• Opportunities for growth into financial reporting and analysis.

• Exposure to financial reporting and analytical processes.

• Professional development opportunities through skills assessments and interviews.