Overview
The organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the Finance department across multiple accounting functions. This role helps ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of financial information, contributing to general accounting activities as well as support for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Treasury, and other finance-related tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
- General Accounting:
- Support bookkeeping, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting & compliance
- Support finance functions as needed:
- Assist with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Treasury, and other finance-related activities to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- Experience working in companies operating under Free Trade Zone regulations
- Advanced knowledge of the complete accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
- Working knowledge of IFRS (NIIF) and IAS (NIC) standards
- Knowledge of Costa Rican tax regulations and local accounting requirements
- Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, and reporting
- English proficiency B2+
Preferred Qualifications
- Licentiate’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- Familiarity with Costa Rican electronic invoicing requirements and Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, and reporting
- English proficiency C1
Compensation & Benefits
- Balanced, flexible daily schedule
- Work From Home (WFH) options
- Free lunch
- Master-level English classes
- Continuous learning subsidies
- Monthly internet subsidy
- Sports subsidy
- Asociación Solidarista, AsoAvionyx
- Evolving medical health plan
- Additional Personal Time Off (PTO) as you grow
- Yearly performance bonus
Location
Heredia, Costa Rica