Senior Accountant (Contract)

Amparo Insurance LLC is an innovative auto insurance company that aims to provide affordable, reliable insurance products to a niche base of multilingual customers. Launched summer of 2021, Amparo is a new managing general agency (MGA) to the MA market and is poised for significant growth over the next few years, affording unique opportunities for career advancement spanning the range of insurance functions (e.g., sales, claims, underwriting).

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Remote/potential hybrid schedule Brazil HQ address - Nações Unidas 12901 - São Paulo - SP

Report To: Chief Operating Officer

Amparo Insurance is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team to accommodate our remarkable growth!

RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage the daily activities of the accounting department, including cash management, posting and reconciliation of customer payments, managing the whole AP cycle on Bill.com as well as processing expense reimbursements and managing credit card transactions on the expense management software Divvy.
• Perform monthly closing activities, including analysis of accounts, preparation of journal entries, maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules, accruals as well as payroll and health care benefits reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports (financial statements, aging report) and supporting analytics for management and ensure the financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP and with internal policies and procedures.
• Provide management with financial data and forecasting vital to the decision-making process.
• Work directly with external CPA firm for the annual financial statement audit.
• Evaluate, develop, and improve department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, and providing ongoing training.
• Assist with CEO for new companies’ registration and annual reports filings.
• Support in special projects as requested.
• Demonstrate a self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative and drive tasks forward independently.
• Proactively identify opportunities, challenges, and solutions without waiting for direction.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and maintain accountability for deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when juggling multiple priorities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including strong Word, Outlook, and Excel skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience with QuickBooks and Bill.com is a huge plus.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under strict deadlines with speed and accuracy. Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables.

At Amparo, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop, and retain employees. Amparo prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Amparo Benefits:

• Great Perks – We offer generous salaries, competitive health, and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, identity theft, paid parental leave, and much more), paid vacation, 401(k) match, PTO.
• Culture - We are believers in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While we work hard and care deeply about our customers and partners, we want you to have room for your family, friends, and yourself.
• Growth - Company growth provides unprecedented career growth. We engage each employee to build a career plan that benefits everyone, and we have a proven record of investing in you.