Accountant
Mappa AI INCDescripción del puesto
## About Us We are a growth financing marketplace for small business owners, with a mission to increase access to entrepreneurship. By connecting businesses to growth capital and offering world-class financial management services, we empower entrepreneurs to take control of their financials and achieve sustainable economic success. ## The Role We are looking for five Accountants to join our team as soon as possible. This role is ideal for professionals with solid accounting expertise who can adapt to evolving technological processes in financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, supporting our mission of fostering small business growth. ## Key Responsibilities - **Bookkeeping & Transactions:** Accurately record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
- **Financial Reporting:** Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with US GAAP standards.
- **Account Reconciliation:** Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- **Compliance & Tax Support:** Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with audits and tax filings as needed.
- **Process Improvement:** Identify opportunities to enhance financial operations, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.
- **Collaboration:** Work with internal teams and external partners to maintain seamless accounting processes. ## Requirements - **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- **Experience:** 4–6 years of accounting experience (reduced requirement due to technology-driven process changes). We highly value candidates with a background in companies such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG.
- **Technical Skills:** Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Quick
Books, Xero) and proficiency in Excel.
- **Knowledge:** Understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting practices.
- **Adaptability:** Willingness to learn new tools and adjust to evolving accounting technologies.
- **Attention to Detail:** High accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.
- **Communication:** Advanced English proficiency (Spanish is optional). ## Location - LATAM. ## What We Need You to Tackle - Bring 4–6 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Demonstrate strong skills in US GAAP financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Be highly detail-oriented and able to adapt to evolving technology-driven financial processes.
- Be proficient with accounting software like Quick
Books or Xero and have strong Excel skills.
- Communicate clearly in advanced English.
- Be comfortable collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- Have a mindset for continuous process improvement.
- Experience from firms such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG is a plus. ## Non-Negotiable Hard Skills - Accounting.
- Audit.
- Bank Reconciliation.
- Financial Accounting.
- Tax Compliance. ## Your Day-to-Day - Accurately record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts on a regular schedule to ensure financial accuracy.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
- Support tax compliance activities, including preparing information for audits and assisting with tax filings as needed.
- Use accounting tools such as Quick
Books or Xero and Excel to maintain clean books and accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with the Accounting Service Manager and other teams to keep accounting processes running smoothly and identify process improvements. ## Nice to Haves - Sustain high accuracy in postings, reconciliations, and reports to prevent compounding errors and ensure audit-ready, lender-trustworthy financials.
- Identify and implement workflow and automation improvements to shorten close cycles, reduce errors, and scale tech-enabled accounting services for many SMBs. ## About the Company We champion diversity in entrepreneurship by connecting businesses to affordable, community-focused lenders. Our tech-driven solutions prioritize your needs, offering low interest rates and saving you valuable time. Join us to make a real impact!