General Accounting Specialist

Job Description

The position is part of the local Finance team for the region comprising Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and month-end close of the company’s financial operations, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and local and international accounting standards. The role will also serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and the shared services center, and will support internal and external audits as well as the preparation of information for tax filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Record recurring and non-recurring accounting entries, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and traceability.

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including the preparation of supporting schedules, variance analysis, and accounting adjustments.

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable local accounting standards.

• Coordinate and provide support for internal and external audits, including documentation preparation, explanation of balances and adjustments, and follow-up on audit observations.

• Prepare the information required by tax advisors for income tax calculations, transfer pricing analysis, and tax provisions.

• Identify and promote opportunities for process automation and optimization through tools and macros, including the use of artificial intelligence.

• Act as a reference point for other areas of the organization in clarifying transactions, procedures, and internal controls.

• Participate in implementation projects, including system changes.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to accounting processes, contributing to risk mitigation initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting roles within multinational companies or Big Four audit firms.

• Advanced English skills, both written and spoken, for communication with global teams.

• Previous experience with SAP and AI-based tools will be considered an asset.

Required Skills:

Corporate Experience, Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reports, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Review, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Control Improvement, Internal Controls, International Accounting Standards, Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, Order to Cash (OTC), Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Automations, Project Implementations, Risk Management and Mitigation, Stakeholder Relationship Management {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

08/9/2026

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