Accounting Associate

Danosa Caribbean, Inc.; Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Danosa Caribbean, Inc. in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, is seeking an Accounting Associate. This full-time, on-site role supports the monthly close, reconciles ledgers, and assists with financial statements under the Controller.

You will process supplier payments, support inventory control, follow up on customer collections, and help with audits, records, and general admin. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with an associate degree in accounting, is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or finance; 1+ year of general accounting experience.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform reconciliations accurately and maintain organized records.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Willingness to escalate discrepancies rather than work around them.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and monthly close processes.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable subsidiary ledgers to deadlines.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements for Controller review.
• Process supplier payments within credit terms.
• Follow up on customer collections and reconcile daily store cash.
• Prepare monthly commission settlements and customer bonus calculations.
• Assist with year-end external audit and related documentation.
• Maintain accounting system database and government agency documentation.
• Provide general administrative support and coordinate IT connectivity issues.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Month end close

Reconciliations

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excel proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Danosa Caribbean, Inc. manufactures SBS modified bitumen waterproofing membranes at its plant in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Our membranes are specified for roofs, walls and below grade structures on residential, commercial and institutional projects, and we supply them to contractors, subcontractors and distributors across the island and the wider Caribbean. Our products carry the certifications the local market demands, and the accounting team supports a business that spans manufacturing, warehousing, maritime shipping and direct sales.

Role Description

The Accounting Associate is a full time, on site, entry-to-junior level role based in Bayamón, reporting directly to the Controller. This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, assisting with the monthly close process and reconciling accounts receivable and payable subsidiary ledgers to established deadlines. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements for review with the Controller, performing bank and supplier reconciliations, supporting monthly inventory control and its recording in the books, processing supplier payments within credit terms, following up on customer collections, reconciling daily store cash with the cashier, and preparing monthly commission settlements and customer bonus calculations. The role also supports the year end external audit, files monthly maritime reports for our insurance carrier, and helps maintain the accounting system database including government agency documentation. Because the team is lean, the position additionally provides general administrative support and coordinates IT and connectivity service issues with our providers.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger processes and month end close.
• Associate degree or higher in accounting or finance; 1 or more years of general accounting experience (recent graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply).
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform reconciliations accurately and maintain organized, auditable records.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing monthly deadlines.
• Willingness to escalate a discrepancy rather than work around it.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience (internship or academic project experience considered).
• Knowledge of the use of computers, calculators, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Ability to communicate with peers and employees. Analytical capacity, logical reasoning and the ability to perform calculations. Good organizational and time management skills. Thoroughness and self reliance in performing work tasks. A service oriented attitude, commitment and responsibility. Efficiency and productivity. Accountability, high energy level and enthusiasm. Teamwork.

What we offer

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and holidays per company policy