Accounting Clerk

Lean Solutions Group; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 28,000,000 - 42,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lean Solutions Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, and perform account reconciliations. The role involves collaboration with the U.S.

accounting team and heavy activity in the first seven business days of the month, followed by ongoing reconciliations and process improvement projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 1+ years of accounting experience with month-end close, and working knowledge of U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle or NetSuite.
• 1+ years of general accounting experience, including month-end close.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in support of the monthly close process.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items timely.
• Manage the Oracle Fixed Asset system, including asset additions, transfers, disposals, and monthly depreciation processing and Work in Progress Assets.
• Perform account analysis of Profit & Loss accounts before month-end close, identifying and escalating unusual variances.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Validate general ledger coding on corporate accounts payable invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Set up and maintain vendor/supplier records in the accounting system.
• Support ad hoc analysis, audit requests, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with transaction accounting overflow work
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly accounting close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and fixed asset system management This is a role that works closely with the U.S. accounting team throughout the month, with the heaviest workload concentrated in the first seven business days of the month during close, followed by completion of account reconciliations and dedicated project/process improvement work for the remainder of the month. Some financial preparation will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries in support of the monthly close process.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items timely.
• Manage the Oracle Fixed Asset system, including asset additions, transfers, disposals, and monthly depreciation processing and Work in Progress Assets
• Perform account analysis of Profit & Loss accounts before month-end close, identifying and escalating unusual variances.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Validate general ledger coding on corporate accounts payable invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Set up and maintain vendor/supplier records in the accounting system.
• Support ad hoc analysis, audit requests, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with transaction accounting overflow work
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with Oracle or Netsuite.
• 1+ years of general accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.