Assistant Accountant

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Dynamic international environment

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) in Miami, FL is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations, maintain records, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with the Finance Controller and Commercial Managers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 3+ years of relevant experience, SAP and strong MS Office skills, and fluent English. An international environment and flexible hours are offered along with health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of professional experience in an administrative, logistical or accounting position.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.
• International experience preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• General administrative duties and data entry support for accounting processes.
• Assist in day-to-day activities with the Senior Accountant and Finance Director.
• Support AR collections and accounts payable processing.
• Prepare and modify financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in monthly and annual closings and audits.
• Coordinate with US and Singapore teams to relay information.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact. With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. But our size is only part of the story. Since 1997, we’ve put sustainability at the centre of how we grow, working hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future.

We’re a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, now expanding across other essential crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut.

Our people are our edge. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people.

Here, your career feeds something meaningful for the planet, people, and generations to come.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you'll support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with company policies, and work closely with the Financial Controller and Commercial Managers. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have strong organizational and communication skills, and are eager to contribute to process improvements and business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, filing, data entry and mailing
• Assist the Senior Accountant and Finance Director in day-to-day activities
• Assist in processing PRF’s (including trade payables, other payables and expense claims)
• Responsible for AR Collections
• Provide ad hoc accounting reports for internal stakeholders
• Assist in monthly and annual closing process
• Backup Logistics and Trade Operations in maintaining workflow
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
• Liaise with the teams from the US and from Singapore to handle requests, queries and relay accurate information
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Handle data entry tasks and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare financial reports as needed by management or senior accountants

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of professional experience in an administrative, logistical or accounting position
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required
• International experience is preferred
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

We Offer

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• A dynamic, international work environment that encourages entrepreneurship and professional growth
• Employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Access to local and global learning and development programs

Please note that we often incorporate an assessment and reference checks in our selection procedures.

Golden Agri-Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates and consider applications fairly, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or background.