Accountant

Mappa; Colombia; On-site; COP 60,116,000 - 72,007,000; Full time

Job summary

SoGal Ventures is seeking five Accountants to join our team. The role focuses on accurate bookkeeping, US GAAP reporting, and timely financial statements for a growth-financing marketplace serving small businesses.

You will work with the Accounting Service Manager to ensure compliance, optimize accounting processes, and support audits as needed. Fluency in English is expected; Spanish is optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Xero; strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Record and process accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports per US GAAP.
• Perform bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations regularly.
• Ensure tax compliance and assist with audits and filings as needed.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth accounting operations.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Advanced English

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

Job description

• Full-time
• 1.800 USD

About Us:

We are a growth financing marketplace for small business owners, with a mission to increase access to entrepreneurship. By connecting businesses to growth capital and offering world-class financial management services, we empower entrepreneurs to take control of their financials and achieve sustainable economic success.

The Role:

We are looking for five Accountants to join our team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for professionals with solid accounting expertise who can adapt to evolving technological processes in financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, supporting our mission of fostering small business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Transactions: Accurately record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with US GAAP standards.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Compliance & Tax Support: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with audits and tax filings as needed.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial operations, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to maintain seamless accounting processes.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience (reduced requirement due to technology-driven process changes). We highly value candidates with background in companies such as: Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge: Understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new tools and adjust to evolving accounting technologies.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Communication: Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is optional).