Senior Accountant

Remote position - based in Argentina. English level C1 required.

Experience : Max. 8 years, Min. 6 years.

Responsibilities :

• Assist the Vice President of Accounting to supervise staff, provide oversight and/or participate in the following functions:
• G/L postings, fixed assets/depreciation, cost-center allocations, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities support.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations and transactional review.
• Monthly close: allocations, income tax accruals, and timely financial statement preparation.
• Monthly revenue and expense analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, financial statement, loan covenants, cash-flow monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Organize the processing and analyze the financial statements, monthly reports, and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor and maintain integrity of the GL accounting system, specifically the chart of accounts and subaccount list.
• Correspond with banks and other agencies for issue resolution and responses to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Assist with preparation and responses for audits.
• Update and maintain policies & procedure documentation.
• Meet the contractual commitments to client(s) through timely and accurate reporting and issue resolution.
• Assist in managing the financial staff results through coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and performance assessment.
• Perform other job-related and management duties as directed by supervisor.
• Make personal responsibility for actions. Lead by example, guiding the team to win/win solutions.
• Acknowledge and help develop individual strengths of team members and support and encourage the utilization of strengths to foster business results.
• Demonstrate excellence in work standards and be tenacious in completing tasks.
• Able to effectively solve problems and make decisions based on the best information available, including resolving crisis situations and developing resolutions between parties.
• Work well with other team members and departments in a professional and friendly manner to accomplish mutual goals and prepare assignments on time.
• Able to ask for support and help as needed.
• Ensure effectiveness in processes to achieve/seek best practice.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improved systems and efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong understanding and experience with accrual accounting.
• Intermediate level of understanding and experience with Microsoft Excel, preferably with experience using pivot tables.
• Communicates effectively in individual or group situations including demonstrating active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using accurate grammatical form, and able to read and interpret written information.
• Ability to coach and develop the accounting team.
• Ability to effectively interact with customer base and maintain excellent customer relations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with other internal and external departments.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Problem-solving skills are mandatory as well as the ability to manage resources to complete team goals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; strict attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills: Excel, Word, and E-mail. Sage Intacct & Prism HRP experience is a plus.
• Experience with multi-company/divisional financials, budgeting, and job costing highly desirable.
• Experience developing systems, policies, and procedures for an accounting/finance division.
• Experience with external and internal auditing and compliance preferred.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Must have managed a department of at least 5 employees.
• Must have documented leadership skills.
• At least 15 years of experience in accounting at both a transactional & analysis level.

Company : BENJAMIN BLANCH S.A.