Accounting GL Analyst

Accounting GL Analyst

Costa Rica

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Accounting Senior Analyst provides support for preparation of the statutory and management accounting reporting process, and will perform tests, reconciliations, analysis with the purpose of reviewing the reasonableness of the various financial reports, which include month end accounting package. This position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within the department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements.

Tasks and Duties:

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties that are required to perform on a regular basis:

• Execute a range of financial tasks, such as transaction processing, using the appropriate systems and in accordance with the relevant standard accounting process.
• Support the preparation of tax returns and any other information to statutory authorities for Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended
• Conduct all relevant validations & controls as per the defined schedule, thereby helping to identify and rectify processing errors on a timely basis.
• Generate ad hoc reports and metrics and KPI to ensure department’s goals are being achieved.
• Assist with preparing the monthly KPI reports in order that performance can be reported to the relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a well-documented process e.g. through the TLDs or other work instruction
• Perform analytical review to ensure the movements vs. previous periods or vs. the previous forecast make sense
• Drive process improvements required to enhance controls and quality of reconciliations and related processes

Qualificarions:

• Bachelor’s degree or college/university student in accounting
• 2+ years of proven Accounting and Finance experience
• Strong accounting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PPT etc.).
• PowerBi is desirable
• Black Belt or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams of 5 or more members.
• Ability and willingness to work 100% on site
• Ability and willingness to confirm to Expeditors dress code
• Ability to independently get to and from Expeditors’ facilities

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Adjusting to changes and solving problems under pressure
• Identifying improvement opportunities without waiting for instructions
• Prioritizing tasks and efficiently meeting deadlines

Behaviours:
• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Active learner and strong self-development attitude.