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GL Accountant

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San José, San José, Costa Rica
Full-time

To support transactional processes within the GL department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual and General Accounting principles.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • To prepare and analyze monthly bank and 300 balance sheet account reconciliations
  • To prepare, review and follow up Aging Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts for reporting purposes, including the monitoring of late balances
  • To prepare, monitor and control Pre-approvals and Settlement Advices
  • Upload/import journal entries and adjustments
  • To prepare and send a variety of reports, as needed by customers
  • Record and control of Direct Charges
  • Maintenance of SOPs and flow charts of GL processes
  • To execute another tasks related of his/her area of expertise as needed and requested by R2R Team Lead.
Educational Background: 
Technical degree in accounting or advanced university studies in Accounting (Third year minimum)
Skills/Experience: 
  • Preferred Bachelor´s degree with a major in Finance, business or accounting or advanced studies in bachelor degree.
  • Functional knowledge of accounting processes
  • Fluent in English spoken and written, Spanish desirable.
  • Flexibility and ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger
  • A good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviors
  • Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performance
  • Knowledge of technology; including data structure, analysis codes and business rules
  • Familiarity with multidimensional reporting concepts and structures
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines
  • High knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • High knowledge of internal controls principles.
  • At least one or more years of experience in General Ledger activities.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines.
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Highly organized
  • Proficient in using Finance ERP solutions
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Results oriented
  • Collaboration
  • Flexibility to support other GL processes if required per business continuity
  • Cope with the stress
  • Team work spirit
  • Willing to learn
Job Function: 

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 2 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit