Accountant - Junior - Temporary
Gensler
Country: Costa Rica
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: December 13, 2024
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.
Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promote integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that through our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.
Your Role
The Junior Accountant will support global accounting in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Dominican Republic including local books accounting, standalone audits and processes.
What You Will Do
Costa Rica
Preparation of files to upload accounts payable data into the accounting system, in both local and foreign currency
Posting supplier payments in the accounting system
Posting customer payments in the accounting system
Performing bank reconciliations for accounts in both local and foreign currency
Monthly preparation of recurring journal entries
Importing employee travel expense information in the accounting system
Processing employee expense reimbursements and reconciling the employee advances account
Importing corporate credit card (P-Card) transactions into the accounting system
Posting payments for expenses made with corporate credit cards
Recording intercompany transactions in the accounting system
Monthly update of the fixed assets subsidiary leger
Prepare required information for the annual operations report to be submitted to Procomer
LATAM
Monthly preparation of intercompany invoices
Every month collect supporting documentation for intercompany invoices to send to external accountants.
Monthly reconciliation of sales recorded in local books versus the information recorded in Vision
Monthly reconciliation of accounting records in local books with the information in Vision.
Support in the preparation of information requested by external auditors, special regime auditors (e.g., Procomer in Costa Rica), and tax administration audits.
Support month/quarter/year-end activities
Support tax team for tax and regulatory reporting
Communicate effectively and on a regular basis with finance staff throughout the firm in a support capacity
Your Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Finance/Accounting
1-3 years accounting experience
Basic knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and/or other regulatory frameworks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and Deltek Vision software a plus
Knowledge of SAP Business One is a plus
Knowledge of tax regulations
English intermediate preferred
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of and appreciation for world cultures
Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment, and produce accurate and timely deliverables
Excellent organization and documentation skills
Team player
Results driven and detail oriented
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.