Semi-Senior Accountant

Western Union; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Health insurance

Life insurance

Development platforms

Job summary

Western Union is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and analyze financial statements and GAAP-compliant reports. You will perform reconciliations, support month-end close, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across LATAM to ensure accurate product accounting.

The role emphasizes audit support, process improvements, and regional accounting activities in Panama and Chile. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting/finance with 2+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1–2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, reconciliations, or audit support.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statement prep.
• Experience with external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders is desirable.
• Advanced Excel; familiarity with automation/AI tools is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency in a regional, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and GAAP-compliant reports.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities with timely financial information.
• Analyze results to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Settlement and Finance to ensure proper accounting treatment of products and transactions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure policy compliance.
• Contribute to regional accounting activities across LATAM (Panama, Chile, etc.).
• Drive automation and process improvements to improve efficiency and reporting quality.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Role Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheet accounts, and other accounting reports in accordance with GAAP. Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, and investigate variances and outstanding items. Review and validate journal entries to ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records. Support month-end and year-end closing activities, providing accurate and timely financial information. Analyze financial results and account fluctuations, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Partner closely with Settlement, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment of products and transactions. Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls. Participate in regional accounting activities across Panama, Chile, and other countries within the LACA region. Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and reporting quality.

Role Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; recently qualified Accountants are encouraged to apply. 2+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, account reconciliations, or audit support. Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Experience working with external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders in Finance, Settlement, or related areas. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, knowledge of automation, AI tools, or related technologies is highly desirable. Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, with the ability to collaborate in a regional and multicultural environment.

Workplace Option

Western Union values inperson collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Argentina specific benefits include:

• Gift vouchers for marriage, for birth, others.


• Discounts at universities.


• Discounts at gyms and shops.


• Discounts at the language center.


• 10 days off for non-pregnant mother/father.

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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