[Hiring] Accounting Specialist @CONTEC

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable to support our U.S.-based accounting operations from Latin America. This position is responsible for:

• Accounts payable processing
• Vendor management
• Reconciliations
• Expense report review
• Journal entries
• Month-end support
• Maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently in a remote environment, analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies and trends, and communicating regularly in English with employees, vendors, and U.S.-based colleagues. Experience with a Big 4 or other public accounting firm, advanced English proficiency, NetSuite ERP, data analysis, and AI-enabled business tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related accounting role
• Working knowledge and practical experience with U.S. GAAP
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger transactions
• Ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies independently
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems
• English proficiency of B2 or higher on the CEFR scale
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment with a U.S.-based team
• Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and follow-through

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm or other public accounting firm (preferred)
• C1 or higher English proficiency (preferred)
• Experience using NetSuite ERP (preferred)
• Previous experience supporting a U.S.-based organization (preferred)
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement support (preferred)
• Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, technology, or a related business environment (preferred)
• Data analysis skills, including the ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and exceptions, and clearly communicate findings (preferred)
• Familiarity with AI-enabled business tools and an interest in using AI appropriately to improve productivity, research, analysis, and routine accounting workflows (preferred)
• Experience identifying or implementing accounting or AP process improvements (preferred)

Benefits

• Annual base salary range varies based on the employee's country of employment:
• Colombia: COP $72,000,000–$80,000,000 annually
• Mexico: MXN $440,000–$540,000 annually
• Panama: USD $24,000–$29,000 annually
• Costa Rica: CRC ₡11,400,000–₡13,800,000 annually
• Final compensation within the applicable range will be based on relevant experience and job-related qualifications, including accounting experience, U.S. GAAP knowledge, English proficiency, systems experience, and other relevant skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.