What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Analyst position at Austral Education Group?
Our company, a leader in experiential learning, is looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to support the preparation of financial statements under USGAAP and contribute to the success of international projects. If you are a professional enthusiastic about accounting and interested in a dynamic international environment, we invite you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts (Prepaid Expenses, Intercompany, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Deferred Revenues, among others).
- Manage and maintain the Property, Plant, and Equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
- Prepare the statutory books of Chilean entities (Journal and 8-column Balance Sheet).
- Perform reconciliations between Statutory Accounting and the Accounting System.
- Analyze services provided in accordance with client contracts, prepare accounting entries and evaluate results against the original budget to identify and explain any deviations.
- Participate in additional accounting and administrative activities as required, contributing to the efficient flow of financial processes.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Accounting or equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in USGAAP and the ability to apply them in international contexts.
- Intermediate-level English communication skills (advanced level is highly valued).
- Experience in account reconciliations and financial analysis.
- Ability to manage project control, including accounting analysis and project profitability.
- Experience in analyzing results against budgets and productivity.
- Proficiency in accounting and analysis in multiple currencies (multicurrency).
- International experience working with teams and vendors across multiple locations (USA/Europe/Latam/Asia/Africa).
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets, including the ability to develop automations.
- Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and a constant desire to learn and contribute to teamwork.
- Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks Online is a plus.