Accounting Specialist (Junior)

About the role

A detail-oriented and organized Accounting Coordinator Junior is sought to support the accounting and finance team of a US-based client. The ideal candidate has proven experience working with US clients, strong attention to detail, good Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles, and is comfortable working with numbers and following established processes.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and payment processing, and recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions
• Account reconciliations, accounting records, month-end close documentation and journal entries, and vendor and customer account information
• Intercompany transactions and other accounting activities as needed
• Tracking and organizing operating expenses, preparing basic reports on labor, materials and expenses, and helping identify variances
• Budget tracking, expense analysis and cost data maintenance
• Basic bank, cash, vendor and customer reconciliations, reviewing transactions and escalating discrepancies
• Preparing recurring financial reports, schedules and audit-ready documentation

Required profile

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field
• 1-2 years of accounting experience; internships or relevant entry-level experience may be considered
• Experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, bookkeeping or financial records
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Advanced written and spoken English and comfort with a US-based team

Required skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel
• Accounting software; QuickBooks Online is a plus

What we offer

• Direct work with a US-based client
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Law benefits (El Salvador)
• 40-hour work week, weekends off and competitive salary