Senior Accountant — Remote, Global Saas & Fintech

Mavi; Quilmes; Remote; ARS 108,394,000 - 139,364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from anywhere

Earn in USD

Paid time off

International certifications

Access to coworking spaces worldwide

Enhance English skills

Team events and welcome gifts

Referral program

Job summary

Pearster is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a project for an international client. The role focuses on general ledger, month-end close, and accurate financial reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

You will collaborate with international finance teams, support audits, and drive process improvements in a fully remote LATAM setup.

Qualifications

• CPA/Accounting degree and strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with external audits and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and automation awareness.
• English proficiency (to interact with regional teams).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor balance sheet accounts.
• Review AP/AR transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Support internal/external audits with documentation and reports.
• Analyze financial results, identify risks, and propose improvements.

Skills

General ledger management

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

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100% Remote | LATAM | Full-Time

What this Journey Looks Like
At Pearster, we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a project for one of our international clients.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes, with strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of accounting principles.

This role will focus on ensuring accurate financial records, managing accounting activities, supporting financial closing processes, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

We are looking for an organized and analytical professional who can independently manage accounting responsibilities and collaborate with international finance teams.

What You'll Lead and Build

Manage general ledger accounting activities and ensure accurate financial records.

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

Perform bank reconciliations and monitor balance sheet accounts.

Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure accuracy.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal financial policies.

Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and financial reports.

Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and inconsistencies.

Collaborate with Finance and other departments to improve accounting processes.

Prepare financial reports and provide accounting insights to management.

Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function.

What You Bring to the Table

At least 5 years of experience in accounting, general ledger management, or similar roles.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Experience managing month-end and year-end closing processes.

Proven experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Must).

Experience working with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.

Ability to work independently and meet financial reporting deadlines.

Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS (Nice to have).

Experience working with international or US-based companies (Nice to have).

English proficiency: B2 or higher (Preferred).

Based in LATAM.

Availability to work full-time in a remote environment.

Benefits that Move you Forward.

We’re here to amplify your brilliance, not contain it.

Work from anywhere with true flexibility and freedom.

Earn in USD with compensation that matches your expertise.

Recharge confidently with dedicated paid time off.

Advance your career with fully covered international certifications.

Access coworking spaces worldwide whenever you want a professional setup.

Strengthen your English and expand your global reach.

Connect and have fun with activities that unite our international team.

Feel appreciated with personalized gifts and a thoughtful welcome kit.

Grow our community and earn through our referral program.

At Pearster, your journey matters, and we’re here to help you go further than you imagined.

• 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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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alvear, Santa Fe, Argentina
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**Job Description**
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform General Ledger and monthly close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP, Argentine accounting standards, GM policies, and internal controls.
+ Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting working papers.
+ Identify and analyze accounting risks, unusual balances, and complex transactions, applying sound technical judgment and escalating significant matters when required.
+ Prepare the conversion of financial information from local currency to the USD functional currency and analyze foreign exchange impacts.
+ Prepare statutory trial balances, US GAAP-to-Local GAAP adjustments, inflation accounting calculations, and complete statutory financial statements, including notes and supporting schedules.
+ Prepare statutory and government reports and support filings with IGJ and other applicable authorities.
+ Coordinate external audit requirements and ensure timely resolution of audit requests and accounting matters.
+ Execute internal controls and SOX-related procedures, maintaining complete and review-ready documentation.
+ Partner with Finance, shared service centers, and regional teams to obtain inputs and resolve accounting and reporting matters.
+ Support process improvement and automation initiatives using data-analysis tools.
+ Provides direction to a team of individuals with similar functional responsibility
+ Research and interpret new accounting standards and brainstorm how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements
**Required Experience**
**Mandatory**
+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) degree.
+ Strong knowledge of Argentine Professional Accounting Standards.
+ Proven experience with inflation accounting adjustments.
+ Experience preparing complete financial statements, including notes and supporting schedules.
+ Conversion of financial statements into USD functional currency.
+ Preparation of financial information for external audits.
+ Proficiency in excel,
**Preferred**
+ Proven experience in general accounting, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
+ Experience working within complex corporate groups.
+ Hands‑on experience managing month‑end close processes under tight deadlines.
+ Experience with statutory reporting and filings before the IGJ (General Inspection of Justice) or other public entities.
+ Advanced SAP knowledge, preferably SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI).
+ Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large volumes of data.
+ Ability to prepare auditable journal entries and working papers.
+ Knowledge of US GAAP and reconciliation with Argentine accounting standards.
+ Intermediate or higher English proficiency to interact with regional teams.
+ Experience in Big Four
+ 3-4 years of exprience
+ Experience with data automation and analytics tools such as Power Query, Power BI, or KNIME (preferred) Google workspace
**Required Competencies**
+ Ability to independently execute complex activities with minimal supervision.
+ Strong technical judgment to identify appropriate accounting treatments and assess risks.
+ Excellent organizational skills and discipline to work within financial close calendars.
+ Strong attention to detail and focus on internal controls.
+ Analytical skills to investigate discrepancies and explain variances.
+ Ability to document processes thoroughly and in an organized manner.
+ Team player with strong communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with both accounting and non-accounting teams.
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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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