
Senior Accounting Analyst – US, LATAM
Simetrik
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Colombia
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About the role
- Support and management of day to day accounting operations.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Lead the entire process from accounting Operations to ERP-based accounting.
- Ensure all accounting records align with our internal financial classification, accounting policies, and primarily with USGAAP and Local GAAP principles.
- Work with accountants and advisors to properly align tax strategies in the accounting function.
- Optimize treasury, billing, and accounting processes.
- Guarantee integrity and efficiency in all financial procedures.
- Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and ensure the company's practices align with industry best practices.
- Evaluate and enhance financial systems and technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify and assess accounting risks, and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, preferably in tech / SaaS / fintech startups.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including hands-on experience with: month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
- Experience supporting LATAM operations, including at least two of the following countries: Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.
- Proven experience managing monthly and quarterly close processes.
- Experience coordinating with external accountants, advisors, and audit firms.
- Solid understanding of multi-currency environments, including foreign exchange (FX) and intercompany transactions.
- Experience with accounting software, such as Oracle, Netsuite or SAP, is preferred.
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is a must.
- Portuguese is desirable.
- Startup experience is a plus.
- Possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks and working autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions and competitive salaries.
- Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits, creating and collaborating is everyday business.
- Open communication with management and company leadership.
- Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
- 100% Remote Work (You choose where to work from).
- 500USD a year for you to invest in learning.
- 2 Family days.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial accountingUS GAAPmonth-end closejournal entriesaccount reconciliationsaccrualsmulti-currency environmentsforeign exchangeintercompany transactionsrisk mitigation strategies
Soft Skills
analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingcommunication abilitiesattention to detailaccuracyprioritizationautonomyadaptabilityleadershipcollaboration