At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About the role
Join our US client, a tech company, on its mission to help other companies efficiently protect and recover data with continuous backups and encrypted cloud storage. If you share their core values of a self-motivated growth; a can do, will volunteer attitude; and the desire to have hard candid conversations in a professional manner, this is the job for you!
Note: this is a remote, contractor role and it's open to candidates in Latin America.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries and assist in the monthly close processes to meet close deadlines.
- Prepare fixed asset journal entries and appropriate schedules for all assets. Work with the Expense Financial Analyst to track spend of fixed assets and match assets to appropriate customer invoices.
- Prepare intercompany journal entries and invoices. Complete intercompany account reconciliations for all entities, propose any necessary adjustments, and work with other team members across the globe to ensure the intercompany accounts all balance.
- Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure all appropriate back-up is retained to support account balances.
- Prepare monthly reports, including: month-over-month variance reports, cash balance reports, AR roll-forwards, vendor spend reports, and more
- Review financial statements for accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Document processes and propose changes to processes to produce more timely and accurate financial reports.
- Respond to information requests for audits and from Jungle Disk management.
- Assist the Controller, other accountants on the team, and Jungle Disk management with a focus on excellent communication and customer service.
- Other financial projects, as needed and assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance
- Proven experience in accounting
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience in Accounting Software/ERP’s (NetSuite preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Handle stressful situations and deadline pressures well
- Excellent interpersonal & organizational skills as well as demonstrated problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to read and analyze financial reports
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality of the company’s records and transactions
What's in it for you:
- Competitive compensation in USD ($2,000 to $2,500 monthly USD)
- Paid Local Holidays
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- On-the-job training