Accounting Associate; Remote

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate based in Latin America to handle the day-to-day execution of core accounting functions for a fast-growing, multi-site U.S. manufacturing company. This is a hands‑on, detail-intensive role — the Senior Accounting Associate will book journal entries, perform reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, process transactions, and produce close deliverables on a recurring cycle.

This position requires a strong combination of manufacturing accounting experience, month-end close ownership, Accounts Payable (AP) expertise, C1/C2 English proficiency, and previous experience supporting U.S.

-based companies or the U.S. market.

Prepare and book journal entries, accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and month-end adjusting entries across multiple entities. Perform account reconciliations on a recurring cycle — cash, AR, AP, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany, and clearing accounts. Maintain and update the general ledger — ensure transactions are properly classified, coded, and posted on time. Process and review accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper coding, approval documentation, and timely entry.

Process and track accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing support and collections follow‑up as needed. Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and intercompany balances. Prepare supporting schedules, work papers, and reconciliation files for the monthly close.

Execute assigned close tasks on schedule — this role will own specific deliverables within the monthly close calendar. Prepare monthly financial schedules, flux analysis, and variance explanations for review by the Accounting Manager. Compile data and produce management reports, cost summaries, and project‑level financial data as requested. Maintain organized, audit‑ready documentation for all journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Enter and reconcile job cost transactions, material receipts, and work‑in‑progress entries. Track project‑level costs, labor allocations, and inventory transactions in the ERP system. Flag and elevate cost discrepancies, coding errors, or missing documentation to the Accounting Manager and operations contacts. Assist with project profitability reporting, margin schedules, and manufacturing variance analysis.

Build and maintain reconciliation templates, close checklists, and standard operating procedures for recurring accounting tasks. Identify and flag errors, inconsistencies, or gaps in transaction processing and documentation. Prepare audit and tax schedules, pull supporting documentation, and respond to auditor and tax preparer requests. Support ERP system maintenance — help clean up chart of accounts, standardize coding, and improve reporting accuracy.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience (Big 4, national, or large regional firm — international equivalents accepted). 4+ years of total accounting experience. Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including accrual accounting, revenue recognition principles, and cost capitalization. Hands‑on experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month‑end close deliverables. Strong Excel skills — pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data manipulation, and reconciliation workbooks.

Experience with ERP or accounting systems (Net Suite, Quick Books, or similar). Professional‑level English proficiency — written and verbal. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across time zones. Reliable internet…