Senior Accountant

Puertoricoindex; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established institution in Puerto Rico is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle a variety of accounting tasks. The role requires expertise in GAAP compliance, strong analytical skills, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain diligent record-keeping within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish essential.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting tasks in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepares daily reconciliations and manages accounts payable.
• Provides operational accounting support and maintains financial records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AS/400 systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established institution is hiring a Senior Accountant responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting duties; compiling, preparing, and maintaining financial data and records to ensure all information is accurately recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs professional accounting tasks in compliance with GAAP, including journal entries, accounting adjustments, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
• Prepares daily reconciliations of accounts, reviews account movements, and ensures accuracy across operational and financial records.
• Records and reconciles investment-related transactions such as purchases, sales, interest, and dividends, and prepares supporting schedules and reports.
• Manages accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor coordination, purchase orders, and preparation of required tax documentation.
• Provides operational accounting support including reconciliations, audit confirmations, petty cash management, and secure record keeping of financial and legal documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting roles, demonstrating strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and experience working with AS/400 systems.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

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