Accounting Analyst

What you’ll do:

Job Summary
Perform and support the monthly closing process, prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations (BSR) (Bank, Intercompany, Income, Payroll, AR intercompany, etc.), invoicing for services rendered, cash application, bank transactions recording and reconciliation, creation of accounts payables for some services, payroll journal entries related, etc.

Job Responsibilities

1. General accounting procedures and perform the monthly closing process for Sites.
2. Responsible for invoicing to all intercompanies the services rendered by the site.
3. Perform the cash application for the invoices collected during the month.
4. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations every month for different balance accounts.
5. Prepare on a monthly basis the income and payroll reconciliation.
6. Register and analyze for hedges on a monthly basis.
7. Ensure the accuracy for taxes recorded, mainly VAT.
8. Generate on a monthly basis the complement of payment for all invoices collected to comply with tax requirements.
9. Treasury, ICA & ZBA. Ensure correct recording and reconciliation in corporate ledgers.
10. Prepare the accruals for benefits such as EPS, Estate Tax, and Insurances.
11. Actively participate in the Profit Plan process for different areas in the corporate operation.
12. Prepare intercompany transactions, income/invoicing records and control AR and AP accounts.
13. Support and/or lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work.
14. Maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement to achieve departmental and GFSS goals. Support site, functional or corporate initiatives.
15. Collaborate with the Internal Control Audit and Statutory Audits for the sites and activities under the scope.
16. Other activities assigned by supervisor or special requirements from management or company.
17. Maintain a safe, clean working environment in compliance with all Eaton safety standards, Life Saving Rules, and daily 5S+ requirements to help build a Zero Incident Culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree necessary.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in finance/accounting.

Technical knowledge
- Knowledge of Costa Rica statutory reporting requirements preferred; sound understanding of tax regulation
- Exposure to US GAAP / Costa Rica GAAP reporting requirements
- SAP knowledge
- Knowledge of E-banking platforms

Skills:

- Communication skills and teamwork capability
- Ability to operate and deliver independently without day-to-day supervision