Accounting Clerk

Oriental; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental is seeking an Operational Accounting Associate to join our Finance Operations team in San Juan, Puerto Rico. You will help maintain the accuracy of accounting processes, support Accounts Payable, General Ledger activities, reconciliations, and month-end close, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

You will gain valuable exposure to core accounting operations while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of one year of accounting or accounting support experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data retrieval, formulas and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Perform account reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Assist with month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and support journal entries and other general accounting transactions.
• Maintain data integrity within Accounts Payable systems and validate supporting documentation.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payment-related inquiries from vendors and internal partners.
• Perform bank reconciliations and help maintain accurate operational accounting records.
• Generate, analyze and interpret financial reports to support management decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and tighten controls.
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an Operational Accounting Associate to join our Finance Operations team in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our accounting processes. From supporting Accounts Payable, General Ledger activities, reconciliations, and month-end close, to contributing to process improvement initiatives, you will gain valuable exposure to core accounting operations while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative hybrid environment.

What You'll Do

• Supporting the timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Performing account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items efficiently.
• Assisting with month-end close activities to help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Preparing and supporting journal entries and other general accounting transactions.
• Maintaining data integrity within Accounts Payable systems and validating supporting documentation.
• Monitoring financial transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Investigating and resolving payment-related inquiries from vendors and internal business partners.
• Performing bank reconciliations and helping maintain accurate operational accounting records.
• Generating, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports that support management decision-making.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Participating in process improvement and automation projects that drive operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of accounting or accounting support experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data retrieval, formulas, and reporting.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external business partners.

Preferred Strengths

• Experience supporting Accounts Payable, General Ledger, or Operational Accounting functions.
• Familiarity with financial reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Interest in process improvement, efficiency initiatives, and automation projects.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer-service mindset when working with vendors and stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional growth within accounting and finance.

WORK AUTHORIZATION & ELEGIBILITY

• Legally authorized to work in the US is required. This position is of indefinite duration and requires candidates to have permanent or ongoing work authorization.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining eligible work authorization throughout his tenure with the organization.

Oriental is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Affirmative Action for Veterans/Workers with Disabilities)