Staff Accountant

LawPay

Staff Accountant involved in month-end close processes and financial audits at 8am. Requires strong accounting knowledge and ability to collaborate with various teams.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇴 ColombiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform month-end close functions for multiple entities
Cross train with accounting team on prepaids, fixed assets, and other functional areas as assigned
Record cash transaction activity and reconcile all bank accounts
Support financial and tax audits by providing PBC schedules and documentation as assigned
Ensure procedures are in accordance with GAAP requirements and accounting department policies
Perform ad hoc analysis as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Confident self-starter with a solid ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments
Demonstrated understanding of financial/accounting principles and systems
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Statutory Benefits – Full compliance with Colombian social security (health, pension, and risk coverage)
Staff Referral Bonus – Rewards for referring great candidates to the 8Team
Paid Sick Leave – Covered from day one, with EPS support after the 2nd day
Flexible Time Off (FTO) – Up to 15 paid days off per year
Parental Leave – Maternity and paternity leave in line with Colombian law
Company Holidays – Paid time off for all official Colombian public holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end closeGAAPfinancial analysistax auditsbank reconciliationprepaidsfixed assetsaccounting principlesfinancial documentationad hoc analysis

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingverbal communicationlistening skillswritten communicationorganizational skillstime-managementindependent workcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance