Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant

PriceSmart, Inc.; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 140,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PriceSmart, Inc. in Bogotá invites a Senior Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant to lead accounting and financial activities for the country, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

This role partners with Finance, Tax, IT, and Operations to support close processes, system enhancements (JDE, TM1), and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidate will have a BA in accounting or related field, GAAP and SOX experience, and bilingual English/Spanish, with willingness to visit clubs as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Solid experience in accounting processes including financial close and reporting.
• Experience coordinating accounting projects cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of JDE is desirable; TM1 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting and financial processes for the country.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Partner with Operations, IT, Finance, Tax to support business initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Analytical skills

Strong communication

GAAP

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

JDE

TM1

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Hello, potential PriceSmart candidate. We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize the greatest contributions to the company can come from anywhere in the organization, and we know that the next one could be yours!

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant to coordinate and support accounting and financial activities for the country. This role will be responsible for coordinating accounting projects, supporting financial close processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and tax requirements, and partnering with different areas across the organization to support business initiatives and operational needs.

You will work closely with Accounting, Finance, Tax, IT, Operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and effective financial processes and reporting.

What's unique about this job (What you’ll do)

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Coordinate accounting and financial processes for the country.
• Support the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Perform and oversee general ledger account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare financial reports and monthly variance analyses.
• Provide accounting information, reports, and documentation to Finance, Tax, Financial Reporting, and other teams as required.

Systems & Process Improvements

• Support the implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives with accounting implications.
• Serve as a key accounting user for systems such as JDE, TM1, and other financial platforms.
• Identify accounting and reporting requirements and coordinate solutions with IT and other functional areas.
• Promote the development and use of system interfaces and process automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support the proper execution of SOX controls.
• Follow up on local tax obligations and support the timely and accurate completion of monthly and annual tax requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and automate accounting controls and processes.
• Support inventory counts, cash/vault audits, and other control activities as required.

Business Partnership & Training

• Partner with Operations, IT, Finance, Tax, and other teams to support business initiatives and provide accounting solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and users on accounting processes, systems, financial reporting, and best practices.
• Maintain effective communication with accounting teams, Club management, and other stakeholders across the organization.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives, clubs, procedures, and other business projects from an accounting perspective.

Bring your passion and expertise (Who you are)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid experience in accounting and financial processes, including financial close, reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience coordinating accounting projects and working cross-functionally with different areas of an organization.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience working with financial or accounting systems.
• Experience with JDE is desirable; knowledge of TM1 or similar financial reporting systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX controls, internal controls, and local tax requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to visit clubs, countries, or other locations when required to support business needs.

Some important intangibles

You feel connected to our mission and values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Community and Continuous Improvement.

You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success.

You enjoy working collaboratively and sharing your knowledge with coworkers.

You are passionate about finding opportunities to improve processes and create better solutions for the business.

You enjoy working hard and taking ownership of your responsibilities.

You are full of energy for the things one sees as challenging.

You have the ability to remain calm when dealing with unforeseen constraints and changing business needs.

The above description is designed to state the general nature and level of work performed in the function. It is not intended to contain or be construed as an exhaustive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A complete job description may be made available to you through the hiring process.

Our Commitment

We not only embrace and celebrate the diversity of our membership base and communities, but also strive to achieve the same in our employees. At PriceSmart, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Get to know us

PriceSmart was founded with a purpose: to inspire and impact the lives and businesses of our Members, our employees and our communities through the ethical delivery of the best quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.

Throughout the years, we have constantly asked ourselves how we can do more and have a greater impact. We want to prove that we are a company that can grow, be profitable and do good in the world, and we have learned that it takes a great organizational culture to achieve that goal.

At PriceSmart, you can look forward to company events, anniversaries celebrating our employees with more than 20, or 30 years of tenure, volunteering and learning opportunities, and just great company filled with curious, kind folks. Dreaming up and sharing ideas aren’t responsibilities reserved for certain teams or leaders; the challenge of building our own culture is on all of our shoulders. That sense of community and belonging keeps us excited to walk through the door everyday, wherever that door may be, in any of our 13 countries.