Senior Accountant

Salvatech; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; Remote; COP 286,451,000 - 413,762,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvatech is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department of a U.S.-based engineering services company. You will own the month-end close, manage journal entries and reconciliations, and handle U.S. payroll and multistate tax filings.

This role requires solid U.S. GAAP experience and advanced English, with a Colombian CPA credential. Remote work is available 100%, with occasional travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Colombian Public Accountant with an active professional card.
• 57 years of hands-on accounting experience (or Masters + 35 years).
• Solid experience applying U.S. GAAP and multi-state tax Familiarity.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• Advanced English (C1) written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage four-day month-end close with depreciation, amortization, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and post adjusting and closing journal entries; balance sheet recs.
• Review supplier invoices, expense reports, and payroll processing.
• Oversee U.S. payroll and multi-state tax filings; ASC 606 revenue support.
• Assist with annual audits, tax return prep, and process improvements.

Skills

US GAAP experience

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Colombian Public Accountant with active professional card

Masters degree (optional path shows 35 years equivalent)

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

About UsSalvatech connects Colombian talent with international companies looking for skilled professionals. We help organizations build efficient remote teams while enabling professionals to access global opportunities, providing full support throughout hiring, onboarding, employment management, and local assistance. We combine technology, proximity, and human talent to create partnerships that drive growth and productivity on both sides.

Position Overview

• Location: Colombia 100% Remote (occasional travel up to 15%)
• Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Contract: Long-term Colombian employment contract
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM 5:30 PM (EST)
• Work Environment: Collaborative finance team with Colombian and international professionals
• Language: Advanced English (C1)
• Industry: Engineering Services Finance & Accounting
• Level: Senior (57 years of experience)

Role Summary

As a Senior Accountant, you will be a key member of the Finance Department of a U.S.-based engineering services company, owning the month-end close and keeping the companys books accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. You will handle hands-on U.S. accounting, from journal entries, reconciliations, and payables to U.S. payroll, multistate tax filings, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with solid U.S. GAAP experience who enjoys working independently, meeting tight deadlines, and continuously improving finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the four-day month-end close, including depreciation, prepaid amortization, lease accounting, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll and labor distribution imports, and PTO accruals.
• Prepare adjusting, correcting, and closing journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Review, approve, and record supplier invoices and expense reports for weekly payment runs.
• Review and approve timesheets semi-monthly for upload into the companys systems.
• Process U.S. payroll semi-monthly through a PEO platform (Paychex).
• Keep tax, corporate registrations, and reporting current across several U.S. states (Florida sales tax; Florida, Pennsylvania, and Michigan payroll tax).
• Support revenue recognition for multiple project types under ASC 606.
• Prepare balance sheets, P&L statements, consolidated financial statements, cost-center forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Support tax return preparation, the annual audit, and internal audits.
• Propose process improvements and contribute to finance policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Colombian Public Accountant with an active professional card.
• 57 years of hands-on accounting experience (or a Masters degree plus 35 years), including month-end close, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
• Solid experience applying U.S. GAAP.
• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based company.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• Advanced English (C1), both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet close deadlines independently.

Nice to Have

• U.S. payroll experience through a PEO (Paychex or similar).
• Experience with multistate sales and payroll tax filings.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition for project-based companies.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax return preparation.
• Availability for occasional travel (up to 15%).

- Requerimientos- Educación mínima: Universidad / Carrera Profesional

• 5 años de experiencia
• Idiomas: Inglés
• Palabras clave: senior, sr, contador, pagador, contralor, accountant, facturista, tesorero, contable