Bilingual Junior Accountant

About the Role

The Junior Accountant supports accurate and timely financial operations by preparing and maintaining financial records, completing bank and general ledger reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, tax preparation, regulatory compliance, and audits, and providing general accounting and administrative support. This role works closely with the Controller and other departments to gather and analyze financial information while applying GAAP principles, strong organizational skills, and a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Conduct regulatory reporting to support compliance with governmental requirements.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts and accounts receivable accounts.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and manage double-entry bookkeeping.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and analysis for management review.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data needed for reporting.
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Assist with monthly and annual tax preparation and reporting.
• Stay current on changes in accounting regulations and best practices to support compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to other departments.
• Support preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and other documentation for management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Accounts payable: high-volume invoice processing, vendor management, and expense report reconciliation.
• Accounts receivable: cash applications, collections, dispute resolution, client relationship support, and cashflow/DSO improvement.
• General accounting support: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and bank reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Excellent financial report writing and analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.