Accountant - Bilingual

About the Job

Accountant is accountable for maintaining accurate financial and accounting records, handling day-to-day accounting tasks, managing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role will play a key part in driving data-driven decision-making across the business by providing insights into financial performance, accounting, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, and organized with a strong knowledge of accounting principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and proficiency in financial software.

• Record day-to-day financial transactions (e.g., purchases, receipts, sales, payments)
• Perform reconciliations of accounts
• Prepare invoices and track accounts receivable/payable
• Prepare and maintain financial records, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and annual closing processes.
• Liaises with stakeholders to prepare tax returns and ensure timely submission of tax-related documents; support audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
• Maintain and improve financial databases and reporting systems
• Supports the Financial Director in monitoring compliance by maintaining and ensuring accounting and company procedures

• Excellent writing in both Spanish and English (a third language is a plus)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, SAP, Oracle, Xero)
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards
• Financial reporting and analysis
• General ledger reconciliation
• Tax preparation and compliance
• Audit support and internal controls
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify trends and discrepancies

• 2-5 years of Agency and/or other service-firm or professional services related accounting/finance experience
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance and/or related field
• Quick Books software experience is a big plus