SR. ACCOUNTANT LATAM
Company: Direct Staffing Inc
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
-Our company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant
with solid experience in preparing accurate and timely results.
This position will report to our Senior Manager Accounting and will
be responsible for performing the period accounting close and
financial reporting for LATAM (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and
Colombia). This position will have significant interaction with
senior accounting management and global accounting teams. This
position requires a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and LATAM
countries accounting and reporting rules and the ability to
research and conclude on accounting issues. Person must be diligent
and self-motivated with attention to detail. 1. Policies and
Procedures --- Ensuring alignment on all processes with Corporate
Finance and Global Shared Services to support the LATAM regional
accounting team. --- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local LATAM
accounting standards and policies, as well as compliance with
Sarbanes-Oxley --- Assist in the design and implementation of
corporate accounting policies and procedures --- Providing input to
continuously improve accounting processes and procedures and
related outputs 2. Operations --- Preparing period-end close
packages and documentation for assigned LATAM entities including:
--- Lead schedules for major accounts, --- Bank account
reconciliations, --- Other major account reconciliations, ---
Maintain Fixed assets ledger --- Calculation of amortization
entries, --- Intercompany reconciliations --- Post journal entries
in SAP --- Follow-up of revenue recognition --- Preparing and
posting of month-end and period-end journal entries including
relevant accruals, reserves and provisions. --- Accounting for
Fixed Asset transactions and adjustments. --- Maintaining
communications and coordination with country Controllers in Latin
American to gather financial information used to prepare journal
entries and maintain the general ledger. --- Preparing the
reconciliation of US to Local GAAP and statutory financial
statements. --- Identifying, escalating and helping research
complex accounting and finance issues. - --- Assist in resolution
of any accounting and internal control issues related to GL
accounting operations --- Implement process changes and best
practices for general ledger reporting --- Close relation with
Global Shared Services and Corporate Teams 3. Controls and
Monitoring --- Proactive monitoring and analysis of accounts
variances --- Compiling and reporting on key performance metrics
for the Accounting process on a regional, country and SSC level.
--- Perform monthly fluctuation analysis in a timely manner ---
This position will work closely various groups such as external
auditors, internal auditors, SOX, FP&A, Payroll and tax
departments. 4. Systems - --- The person will participate in the
deployment of corporate IT systems (SAP and blackline) across the
region. --- Performing reporting / analytics / system analysis
Qualifications --- 3 - 5+ years of experience in public or
corporate accounting - --- Experience with regional accounting
and/or shared services supporting Latin America countries (Brazil,
Argentina, Colombia and Mexico) is REQUIRED! --- Full Cycle
Financial Close Experience Required --- Experience in SAP,
BlackLine, a plus --- Strong understanding of US GAAP and local
Latin America accounting standards --- Bilingual English/Spanish
Required, Portuguese a plus --- Advanced level with Microsoft
Office Products required SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS CPA - SCREENING
QUESTIONS Does the candidate is fully bilingual (Spanish and
English)? Does the candidate has experience working with Brazil?
Does the candidate has experience working with Mexico or Colombia
or Argentina? Does the candidate is CPA? Does the candidate speaks
or understand Portuguese? Does the candidate have worked in a LATAM
Regional Headquarter or LATAM Regional Office? IDEAL CANDIDATE The
candidate should have around 3-5 years of professional experience.
At least 2 years supporting LATAM countries (Brazil, Argentina,
Colombia and Mexico) from an Accounting perspective. Should be
someone who wants to learn really fast and someone who would like
to grow in this company. As a member of the Shared Service Center,
the candidate need to have great customer service with our internal
customers and understand we are here tu support the business
operations in country. Additional Information All your information
will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Direct Staffing Inc
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