Remote Level 2 Tax & Accounting Support Specialist (Latam)

Grid Esports Gmbh; Buenos Aires; Remote; ARS 92,241,000 - 138,361,000; Full time

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced Level 2 accounting support specialist to handle complex US accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll inquiries. You will investigate escalated issues, troubleshoot discrepancies, and coordinate with internal experts while communicating findings clearly to customers.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, tax expertise, and independent problem-solving in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a Technical Support role with exposure to security or enterprise products.
• Strong Linux command line proficiency and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Experience with grep/regex/log scraping and debugging large log sets.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; able to explain complex topics to nontechnical users.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced Level 2 technical support for complex US accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve escalated tickets, coordinating with internal teams as needed.
• Review and troubleshoot bookkeeping discrepancies, reconciliations, and accounting transactions.
• Guide customers on tax notices, filing statuses, and tax return related questions within authorized scope.
• Support payroll questions, setup, processing issues, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate technical findings clearly via Zendesk, email, and scheduled phone support.
• Document resolutions and maintain accurate customer records; identify recurring issues to improve workflows.

Skills

Technical Support

Linux command line

Regex / log scraping

Email systems debugging

Customer-facing communication

Remote troubleshooting

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco

Symantec

McAfee

Fortinet

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide specialized Level 2 support for complex customer inquiries related to US accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll.

This role requires genuine technical accounting judgment, not just scripted responses or basic ticket routing. The ideal candidate has strong accounting and tax expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex issues.

Schedule & Coverage

• Required coverage window: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
• Individual schedules will be staggered to provide coverage during US business hours.
• Ability to work shifts that overlap with US business hours is required.
• Specific shifts and weekly schedules will be finalized with the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Level 2 support for complex US customer accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve escalated and directly assigned accounting and tax support tickets.
• Review and troubleshoot bookkeeping discrepancies, reconciliations, and accounting transactions.
• Assist customers with:
  • Tax-related inquiries
  • Tax notices
  • Filing status questions
  • Tax return-related questions within the authorized scope
• Support payroll questions, setup, processing issues, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate technical findings clearly and professionally through Zendesk, email-style ticket responses, and scheduled phone support.
• Independently investigate issues, identify root causes, and coordinate with internal specialists when necessary.
• Document resolutions and maintain accurate customer records.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve workflows and knowledge resources.
• Adapt to new internal systems as the client transitions away from Zendesk.
• Learn and work effectively with proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional accounting experience, ideally with exposure to US accounting and taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax return review
  • Account reconciliations
  • Payroll
  • Financial reporting
• Prior experience handling complex tax and accounting inquiries, tax notices, and customer-facing financial support.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong:
  • Analytical skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Documentation skills
  • Independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain complex accounting and tax topics to nontechnical customers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with evolving workflows.
• Ability to learn new systems, including proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)— strongly preferred.
• Enrolled Agent (EA) certification — highly desirable, particularly for candidates with US tax experience.
• Background in a Big Four accounting firm, established accounting practice, or comparable professional accounting environment.
• QuickBooks certification or experience.
• International CPA credentials may be considered, provided the candidate can demonstrate relevant knowledge of US accounting and tax practices.

Technical Skills & Tools

• QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Zendesk— preferred, not required; training can be provided.
• Slack or similar collaboration tools
• Familiarity with tax preparation and payroll software is beneficial.
• Ability to learn proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows.

What We Prioritize

Candidates should demonstrate the following priority of skills:

• Technical accounting expertise— first priority
• Communication and problem-solving skills— second priority
• Prior support platform experience— third priority

Important Scope & Compliance Note

Advice, tax review, and other regulated activities must remain within the individual's qualifications and the client's approved responsibilities.

This position requires sound technical accounting judgment and the ability to handle complex issues appropriately while staying within the authorized scope of the role.

Location

Cordoba, Argentina

Full time

R14755

About Us

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:

Bold in how we dream and innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

Corporate Overview

In today's cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we're just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you're helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

About the Product Support Team

At Proofpoint, a product support engineer is responsible for providing technical support to customers who use Proofpoint's products and services. This may include troubleshooting issues, identifying, and resolving technical problems and working with other members of the engineering team to improve the overall quality of the product. They may also be responsible for conducting product training sessions for customers and other team members, and for providing feedback to the product development team based on customer needs and feedback. Ultimately, a product support engineer at Proofpoint plays a critical role in ensuring that customers can use Proofpoint's products and services effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide advanced software technical support to customers, resellers, and partners of Proofpoint via phone and the ticketing system
• Manage cases in the ticketing system to ensure your cases are handled within SLO guidelines
• Create and send out alerts and other customer communications as necessary
• Publish Knowledge Base articles for internal and customer use
• Seen as the SME to review technical documentation for training materials, manuals, troubleshooting guides, etc.
• Act as an SME for select technical skills, making yourself available to provide guidance and mentoring to lower-level Product Support Engineers in a positive and effective way
• Lead by example technically, professionally, and in dedication

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in a Technical Support role
• Excellent written and verbal customer-facing communication skills.
• Complete competence working in Linux command line environments
• Advanced use of grep, regex, log scraping in command line, etc
• Fully experienced with email system debugging
• Fully experienced using remote hosting tools for customer troubleshooting sessions
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Symantec, McAfee, Fortinet, or other email/network security products a plus
• With little supervision, the ability to debug broad, system environments of moderate complexity involving multiple configurations and protocols

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products-and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life.

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to .

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.