Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

San José, Costa Rica

Job Objective

The Junior Accountant supports daily accounting operations within the Shared Services Center (SSC), ensuring accurate and timely financial transaction processing across multiple entities. This role assists with journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable processes, financial reporting, treasury support, and audit preparation while maintaining strong compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile financial transactions across multiple entities
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with cash management, financial reporting, forecasting, and audit preparation
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor payments, AP aging, and expense reports
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain vendor records and documentation
• Support fixed asset processes in SAP, including capitalization, depreciation, asset tagging, write-offs, and physical counts
• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and collections follow-up