Accountant III

World Courier Inc; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 198.715.000 - 264.953.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cencora Bogotá-based Accountant III will serve as the primary right-hand resource to the Regional Controller for the North America region. The role combines strategic accounting leadership with hands-on execution across AP, AR, and close processes, ensuring accuracy under US GAAP and SOX.

The position requires strong English, Excel expertise, and collaboration with centralized shared services and cross-border teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of directly related accounting experience; 4+ years in close, accounting, or controllership activities is required.
• Excellent English proficiency and experience supporting US-based or multinational operations.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage intercompany accounting processes across North America entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual US financial close, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages and variance analyses for the NA region.

Conocimientos

Excellent English proficiency

Analytical & problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Herramientas

SAP Ariba

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details Summary of Role

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Controller, the Accountant III is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and serves as the Regional Controller's primary right-hand resource for the North America region. This role combines strategic ownership of complex accounting matters with hands‑on execution — including serving as the operational backup for the Accountant II across core transactional functions.

Key responsibilities include owning complex reconciliations, policy research, and cross‑functional coordination; acting as the principal liaison to Cencora's centralized AP shared services and Ariba procurement platform; providing technical review and guidance to the Accountant II; leading process documentation and improvement initiatives; collaborating with the World Courier Canada GL & Reporting Accountant to ensure the accuracy of Canadian financials and close activities; and supporting the upcoming SAP S/4HANA transition. All work is performed in English in support of US‑based and Canadian entities, in accordance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal company policies.

Accounts Payable

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the regional finance team and Cencora's centralized AP shared services organization; manage, track, and resolve AP escalations, vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and payment inquiries.
• Act as the regional point person for SAP Ariba, supporting users with PO issues, invoice submission, requisition workflows, and escalations to the Ariba support team.
• Ensure AP and Ariba processes are functioning accurately and in compliance with company policies; document recurring issues and recommend process improvements.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Actively contribute to and help drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual US financial close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries, and stepping in to directly execute tasks as needed to meet close deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages and variance analyses for the North America region.
• Lead preparation of audit schedules and manage responses to internal and external auditor requests for the region.
• Own World Customs Brokerage (WCB) accounting end‑to‑end by developing a deep understanding of billing processes, workflows, and systems; ensuring all transactions are accurately journalized in SAP per US GAAP; reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly; and serving as the team's subject matter resource for WCB accounting questions.
• Own World Courier Canada accounting end‑to‑end by collaborating with the local GL & Reporting Accountant to ensure accuracy and completeness of Canadian financials, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and period‑end close; and serving as the primary liaison between the Canada finance function and the Regional Controller for issue escalation and close status updates.

Accounting, Reconciliations & Documentation

• Own and manage intercompany accounting processes across North America entities, including transaction recording, reconciliations, out‑of‑balance resolution, and coordination of intercompany eliminations during monthly close.
• Serve as the subject matter resource for AR and intercompany accounting policy questions raised by the broader team.
• Lead the preparation and review of high‑complexity GL reconciliations, including those involving significant judgment, aged items, or cross‑entity implications; research and resolve unusual reconciling items applying US GAAP and company policy.
• Independently research accounting standards (ASC guidance, FASB updates, corporate policy changes) and present findings and recommended accounting treatment to the Regional Controller; assist with technical accounting memos as needed.
• Lead the documentation of key accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, knowledge retention, and audit readiness; review and improve existing workpapers to reflect current processes.
• Create and maintain standardized journal entry (JE) templates for recurring entries to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy; identify additional areas where templates or documented procedures can improve efficiency.

Review, Mentorship & Operational Backup of Accountant II

• Own the technical review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by the Accountant II, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP; provide real‑time coaching and serve as the first point of escalation before items are elevated to the Regional Controller.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all Accountant II responsibilities — including journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, lease accounting (ASC 842), AP/AR support, and close checklist management — and step in to directly perform these tasks during absences, peak volume, or transitions.
• Identify opportunities to cross‑train and document Accountant II processes to reduce key‑person risk and build organizational resilience.

General Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and primary escalation resource for the Regional Controller on emerging accounting issues, policy questions, operational coverage needs, and ad hoc projects.
• Communicate and collaborate daily with US‑based employees via email, Microsoft Teams, and video calls — all conducted in English.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes; ensure full compliance with SOX requirements, US GAAP, and Cencora corporate policies.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation; complete all required training and stay current with changes to accounting standards.

Education

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

Work Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of directly related accounting experience (7–8 years preferred); experience supporting US‑based or multinational operations strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, close, or controllership activities required.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, preferred.
• Proven experience managing or coordinating with AP shared services or centralized finance teams.
• Excellent English proficiency (read, write, and communicate fluently).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.

Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints, particularly during close periods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to research and resolve complex issues with limited direction.
• Demonstrated ability to review and provide constructive feedback on the work of peers.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, cross‑border team environment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and supports US‑based and Canadian operations. The associate will work during hours that overlap with US Eastern Time to facilitate real‑time collaboration with US‑based colleagues and Cencora's shared services team.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: World Courier Inc

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Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose‑driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.

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