Middle Accountant

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an Accountant to support our Colombia-based activities. You will maintain reliable financial records, prepare statutory statements, and collaborate with finance and operations to ensure accurate reporting and strong accounting processes.

Responsibilities include posting ERP transactions, managing vendor invoices, revenue entries, fixed assets, and period-close tasks. IFRS exposure and Colombia tax support will be advantageous within a multinational framework.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or shared services setting.
• Familiar with vendor accruals, customer invoicing, GL entries, reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Understanding of Colombian tax requirements (VAT, withholding, income tax) and IFRS/NIIF exposure helpful.
• Ability to use Excel for lookups, PivotTables, and data analysis; English at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Post and review ERP transactions, verify ledger accounts and cost center coding.
• Handle vendor invoices, expenses, accruals and resolve information gaps with internal teams.
• Record customer billings and ensure revenue records are timely and well-supported.
• Manage fixed asset register including acquisitions, depreciation, and retirements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and assist period-close activities with journals and balance reviews.
• Compile financial-reporting packages and assist Colombian tax reporting for VAT, withholding, and income tax.
• Follow Colombian accounting rules and internal controls with traceable records.
• Support audits by providing requested evidence and analyses within deadlines.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Tax, AP, AR, and other stakeholders on accounting questions.

Skills

Excel

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Public Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Join our finance team as an Accountant supporting our Colombia-based business activities. You will play a key role in maintaining dependable financial records and meeting local statutory obligations. Working closely with finance and operational partners, you will contribute to accurate reporting and stronger accounting processes. Matters requiring additional judgment will be referred to the Country Controller or an assigned senior finance representative

Responsibilities

• Post and review ERP transactions, confirming appropriate ledger accounts, cost center coding, documentation, and posting dates
• Handle vendor invoices, expense bookings, and accrual calculations while liaising with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and internal requestors to resolve missing information
• Issue accounting entries for customer billings and verify that revenue-related records are complete, correctly timed, and supported by business documentation
• Oversee the fixed asset register by accounting for acquisitions, movements, depreciation, retirements, and reconciliations with the general ledger
• Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, research mismatches, clear open reconciling items, and submit corrections when appropriate
• Contribute to period-close activities by completing prepayments, accruals, reclassifications, regular journal postings, balance reviews, and other assigned tasks on schedule
• Examine account activity and financial results to detect unexpected movements and explain material changes clearly
• Compile financial-reporting packages, including statutory and internal statements, schedules, working files, income statements, and balance sheets
• Prepare reconciliations and financial data to assist Colombian tax reporting for VAT, withholding tax, and income tax under Tax or Finance team guidance
• Follow Colombian accounting requirements, company procedures, and internal controls by preserving orderly supporting files and traceable records
• Support audit engagements by supplying requested evidence, account analyses, reconciliations, and explanations within required timeframes
• Coordinate with Treasury, Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other stakeholders to address accounting questions and maintain accurate records
• Take part in finance-process enhancements, including standardization, automation, ERP updates, reporting changes, and related testing

Requirements

• Hold a university degree in Public Accounting (Contaduría Pública) awarded by an accredited institution
• Possess an active Colombian Professional Accountant Card (Tarjeta Profesional)
• Bring two or more years of accounting experience, preferably from a corporate, multinational, or shared services setting
• Demonstrate experience with Colombian accounting processes covering vendor accruals, customer invoicing, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and fixed assets
• Have supported monthly and annual close cycles as well as the production of financial statements
• Understand the basics of Colombian tax requirements for VAT, withholding tax, and income tax and prepare accounting support for tax submissions
• Apply knowledge of Colombian accounting rules and fundamental accounting principles, with IFRS / NIIF exposure viewed favorably
• Use Excel at an intermediate level for lookups, PivotTables, filters, reconciliations, and analytical workbooks
• Communicate in English at B2 level or above, including the ability to follow written instructions and participate in straightforward work discussions
• Nice to have Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent systems, with SAP knowledge being particularly valued Experience gained in an international company or a shared services accounting operation