Senior Accountant

Firma de Reclutamiento en PR; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Firma de Reclutamiento en PR is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and support executive financial oversight in Puerto Rico.

This role manages the general ledger, close processes, tax filings, audits, and internal controls while mentoring staff and driving process improvements with a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with tax compliance and cost accounting (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Bilingual English and Spanish with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain high attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Supervise accounts payable, payroll processing, and financial reporting functions; provide backup support when needed.
• Prepare and review tax filings, government reports, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain organized financial documentation.
• Monitor financial transactions, cost analysis, commissions calculations, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and applicable local and federal regulations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the department.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring performance standards and deadlines are met.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial data and sensitive information.
• Support financial leadership with reports, analysis, and special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant leads the daily accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and adherence to sound accounting principles while supporting executive financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Supervise accounts payable, payroll processing, and financial reporting functions; provide backup support when needed.
• Prepare and review tax filings, government reports, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain organized financial documentation.
• Monitor financial transactions, cost analysis, commissions calculations, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and applicable local and federal regulations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the department.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring performance standards and deadlines are met.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial data and sensitive information.
• Support financial leadership with reports, analysis, and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with tax compliance and cost accounting (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar ERP).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain high attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.