Operational Accountant; St. Thomas, Virgin

Date:
Jul 17, 2026

Location:

St. Thomas, VI
Company:
Popular
Workplace Type:
On-site

The Operational Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations by ensuring the timely, accurate, and controlled processing of financial transactions. This role contributes to the integrity of financial reporting through the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and resolution of discrepancies. The position plays a key role in supporting month-end close activities, managing invoices, and maintaining proper documentation to meet internal controls and audit requirements.

The Operational Accountant collaborates with internal departments, accounting teams, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with established policies and regulatory standards while delivering high-quality financial support.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Prepare and upload journal entries in accordance with established procedures
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Monitor and analyze suspense accounts and follow up on outstanding items
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Process invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable for payment activities
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation of financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather and validate financial information

Responsibilities may vary, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum of two (2) year of accounting or related experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with SAP or similar accounting systems is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

St. Thomas, USVI

Monday through Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Passion for People
• Succeed Together
• Own Every Moment
• Build the Future

The information provided here is only a general guide as to the nature of the position and does not constitute an exact description of the goals, tasks, duties and responsibilities of the position. The specific details of each position are described in the employee’s performance evaluation.

The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not open to applicants who need visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship at this time.

Popular is Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life.

Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve;…