Bilingual Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Bilingual Accountant. This position will be responsible for handling the accounting function in Colombia, while also providing support to the North American accounting team based in Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including scheduling and executing payments to suppliers as needed, payroll, taxes, client invoices, collections, and all other company requirements, following established departmental controls and processes.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and perform regular account reconciliations.
• Support annual and monthly reporting by providing insights and recommendations for cost and financial risk control to ensure the proper management of company resources.
• Request corporate funds for payments according to the scheduled cash flow and negotiate currency transactions with banking institutions to secure the best rates when required.
• Manage banking portals for company expenses, ensuring proper custody and compliance with established procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze accounting information to support data‑driven decision‑making for the financial management team, in accordance with legal accounting standards.
• Prepare and file local taxes, including corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Work with external auditors during annual financial audits and provide support in accounting and auditing processes, including implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Stay up to date with standards and policies established by state control and oversight entities in accounting, taxation, and commerce, and ensure their implementation within the company.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, especially regarding information security, occupational health and safety, and other corporate standards.
• Provide support for additional activities assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of Colombian tax laws, IFRS, and local financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in Spanish; professional proficiency in English is required.

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics
• Advanced Excel
• Financial modeling

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Language courses
• Sodexo card
• Health and life insurance
• Being part of a global team
• Continuing education opportunities
• Virtual company events each month
• Multicultural and inclusive work environment
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, COL holidays)