Senior Accountant (Contract)

Amparo Insurance; São Paulo; Teletrabalho; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Amparo Insurance is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its growth. This role involves managing accounting activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers significant career development opportunities.

Serviços

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualificações

• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily activities of the accounting department.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
• Work directly with external CPA firms for audits.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Ferramentas

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Amparo Insurance LLC is an innovative auto insurance company that aims to provide affordable, reliable insurance products to a niche base of multilingual customers. Launched in summer 2021, Amparo is a new managing general agency (MGA) in the MA market and is poised for significant growth, offering unique opportunities for career advancement across insurance functions (e.g., sales, claims, underwriting).

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Location:

Remote/potential hybrid schedule Brazil HQ address - Nações Unidas 12901 - São Paulo - SP

Report To:

Chief Operating Officer

Amparo Insurance is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team to support our growth!

RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH

Job responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Manage daily activities of the accounting department, including cash management, posting and reconciliation of customer payments, managing the AP cycle on Bill.com, processing expense reimbursements, and managing credit card transactions on Divvy.
2. Perform monthly closing activities, including account analysis, journal entries, maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules, accruals, and payroll and healthcare benefits reconciliations.
3. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports (financial statements, aging reports) and supporting analytics for management, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
4. Provide management with financial data and forecasts to aid decision-making.
5. Work directly with external CPA firms for annual financial statement audits.
6. Evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems, and procedures for increased accuracy and efficiency.
7. Develop staff through performance management, goal setting, and ongoing training.
8. Assist the CEO with new company registration and annual report filings.
9. Support special projects as needed.
10. Demonstrate a self-starter mentality, taking initiative and driving tasks independently.
11. Identify opportunities, challenges, and solutions proactively.
12. Thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, maintaining accountability for deliverables.
13. Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple priorities.
14. Communicate effectively across functions with internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. 8+ years of accounting experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in accounting.
3. Thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
7. Experience with QuickBooks and Bill.com is a plus.
8. Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, prioritize, and plan effectively.

Benefits:

At Amparo, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with all relevant laws. Our policies promote employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Our benefits include:

• Culture - We value work-life balance, caring deeply about our employees' personal lives.
• Growth - We offer significant career development opportunities, investing in our employees' futures.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Customer Service
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting