Bookkeeper​/Accountant

Bookkeeper/Accountant

Summary:

We are building a team of bookkeepers and accountants in Costa Rica for a US Company that specializes in high profile customers in the arts and entertainment industry (actors, singers, artists). We are looking for detailed oriented Junior, mid-level and senior Bookkeepers and Accountants. The position requires conversational English and the ability to work on-site in Escazu under a professional services contract.

Experience in Quick Books or similar platform preferred.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Journal Entries, and Bookkeeping
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Quick Books Bookkeeping:
  Maintain and update financial records using Quick Books.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
  Perform reconciliations of all assets and liability accounts on the balance sheet including bank and credit card reconciliations, fixed assets, loan balances, payroll liabilities, etc.
• Historical Clean-Ups:
  Perform bookkeeping clean-ups for new clients as needed.
• Journal Entries:
  Prepare and post journal entries as needed.
• Month-End Close:
  Conduct other month-end closing procedures.
• Cash and Accrual Basis Support:
  Assist both cash and accrual basis clients with their specific needs.
• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record day-to-day financial transactions including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments into the appropriate ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Generate financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.