Accounting Associate

About Valatam

We’re Valatam, a team that connects bilingual professionals from Latin America with global clients. Our people are our pride, and we’re thrilled to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the 2025-2026 period, proof that great work starts with great people.

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounting Associate to provide reliable accounting and financial support to international clients in a fully remote environment.

This role is ideal for an organized, analytical, and detail-oriented bilingual professional with 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related role. You will support day-to-day financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, performing account and bank reconciliations, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing financial reports, analyzing costs, assisting with payroll and tax-related tasks, and supporting audits and budgeting activities.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, is comfortable working with financial data and spreadsheets, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update accurate financial records, accounting data, and financial spreadsheets.
• Record and review daily financial transactions and support the maintenance of balance sheets and accounting records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial records are accurate.
• Manage and support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities.
• Process invoices and coordinate payment-related follow-ups with clients, suppliers, and business partners.
• Support monthly payroll processes and maintain accurate payroll and financial documentation.
• Analyze fixed and variable costs and assist with tracking tax payments and other financial obligations.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain financial reports for internal and client use.
• Provide accounting and administrative support during budget preparation and financial planning activities.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit preparation, including gathering and organizing financial documentation.
• Review financial information and reports to identify inconsistencies, missing information, or potential discrepancies.
• Maintain organized digital accounting files and supporting documentation.
• Support other accounting, finance, and financial operations tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Fluent English (C1/C2) and Spanish.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a related role.
• Practical experience with bank reconciliations, financial transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial records.
• Experience preparing or supporting financial reporting and financial analysis.
• Experience working with payroll, tax-related information, budgeting, or audit documentation.
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and financial data, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience using accounting, finance, ERP, or other financial management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and reliably in a fully remote environment.
• Quiet home office, stable internet connection (≥10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload), and backup internet connection.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

Our Core Values at Work

We live by ACTION (get things done), CARE (help others and do things right), OUTSTANDING (operate at the highest standards), DEPENDABLE (own every commitment), and ENERGY (bring positivity every day). You’ll thrive here if these values resonate with you.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate equivalent to USD $696-$1,044/month, based on experience.
• Annual pay increments.
• Discretionary client bonuses (80% of clients award year-end bonuses).
• 7 U.S. federal holidays + 4 paid PTO days.
• Monthly medical insurance stipend after meeting eligibility criteria.
• Birthday / Anniversary bonuses + Gym / Wellness allowance.
• Unlimited online fitness classes + company events and Christmas celebrations.

IMPORTANT

We would like to inform you that during the first four months of employment, it is critical that candidates are available to work from the countries listed above and without any travel commitments. This is to ensure a smooth onboarding process and to allow new hires to fully focus on their roles and responsibilities.

If you have a trip already planned within the next four months, we kindly request that you apply for our positions after returning from your trip. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to considering your application once you are available to commit to the role.