Junior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.

• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.

• Conduct account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.

• Utilize accounting systems and reporting tools to process transactions and generate reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve issues, and support business objectives.

• Assist with inventory costing activities for raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.

• Analyze inventory costs using weighted average costing methodologies.

• Monitor and investigate inventory cost variances and identify root causes.

• Prepare inventory-related reports and analyses to support management decision-making.

• Work with purchasing, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation.

• Identify opportunities to enhance inventory costing processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.

• Support month-end and year-end closures by preparing timelines, reconciliations, and documentation.

• Conduct detailed reconciliations of the general ledger accounts and resolve variances.

• Analyze actual financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.

• Prepare financial reports and reporting packages for management review.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

• Prepare audit timelines and provide support during internal and external audits.

• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and special projects as needed.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

• 1 to 3 years of preferred experience in accounting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).

• Experience with ERP or accounting systems.

• Knowledge of inventory costing methodologies, including weighted average costing.

• Pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA) is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Awaiting your salary and benefits package.