Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

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Date:
Oct 23, 2026

Location:

San Juan, PR

Company:
Popular

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

The position supports the integrity and accuracy of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling, and analyzing transactions. It contributes to the daily operations of the Insurance Accounting group, including monitoring accounting interfaces and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. This role requires attention to detail and effective collaboration across multiple teams.

• Analyze accounting transactions for the Insurance business entities:
  Popular Insurance, Popular Risk Services, Popular Life Re, and Popular Re.
• Prepare and record daily and month-end journal entries, including accruals, intercompany transactions, and cash-related entries, in the General Ledger (S/4
  
  HANA).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of internal accounting procedures, in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Assist in preparing variance explanations for income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the annual budget process and forecast revisions.
• Investigate unusual transactions and account discrepancies, and prepare or recommend reclassifications, adjustments, or corrections as needed.
• Provide documentation and accounting support for internal and external audits and other risk or compliance requirements.
• Assist with the quarterly accrual certification process.
• Prepare quarterly and annual journal entries to support statutory financial reporting.
• Coordinate and document the unit’s annual inventory process.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives, as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Minimum of one year of experience performing general accounting or full-cycle accounting activities.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate financial information.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow up on multiple tasks.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage new situations, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and validate accounting data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), both oral and written, preferred.

1. Passion for People

3. Succeed Together

2. Own Every Moment

4. 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.

Important: 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.

ABOUT US

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…