Associate Accountant

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A Day in the Life

The Associate Accountant supports accounting and financial reporting activities by maintaining financial records, analyzing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role works closely with finance team members to support routine accounting processes, reporting requirements, and period-end close activities. This position is based in Bogotá, Colombia and follows a Flex work arrangement, with an expectation of working from the office one day per week.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

· Prepare and maintain accounting records, journal entries, and supporting documentation for financial transactions

· Analyze financial information and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

· Support the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports

· Review financial data, identify discrepancies, and assist with corrective actions as needed

· Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements

· Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting deliverables

· Support audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to information requests

· Participate in accounting projects, process improvements, system updates, and implementation activities

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field and 2 years of accounting or finance experience

· Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts

· Experience using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting

· Experience preparing and reviewing financial records with strong attention to accuracy

· Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders in a professional environment

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliation activities

· Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP)

· Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements

· Experience supporting external or internal audit activities

· Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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Benefits & Compensation

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