Senior Accountant

About the role

We are searching for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in San José, Costa Rica. This role is central to ensuring the precision and trustworthiness of our financial reporting. You will manage intricate accounting procedures and provide essential support to financial leadership. The ideal candidate demonstrates a firm grasp of accounting standards, tax obligations, and legal compliance, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. You will be expected to operate with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of accuracy in a regulated environment. This position requires a proactive mindset to handle complex financial scenarios and contribute to strategic planning. Your work will directly influence the financial clarity and decision-making processes of the organization. You will act as a key liaison between technical accounting operations and executive stakeholders.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute the validation of financial data inputs to guarantee accuracy and completeness before integration into reporting systems.
• Perform the full close of books activities, including detailed reconciliations and journal entries, adhering to daily, weekly, and monthly timelines.
• Lead general accounting operations while preparing comprehensive working papers to support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews.
• Implement and monitor rigorous internal controls to ensure process integrity and strict compliance with governance standards.
• Maintain an advanced understanding of Costa Rican tax obligations, audit procedures, and fiscal laws, including specific regulations applicable to designated economic zones.
• Analyze historical and current cash flow patterns to forecast trends and deliver strategic recommendations that enhance the financial health of the organization.
• Coordinate closely with internal finance teams and external auditors to verify compliance and ensure the accuracy of all financial reports.
• Administer and manage accounting software platforms, ensuring the integrity of data and the reliability of all reporting outputs.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and drive enhancements to streamline accounting workflows and reduce manual intervention.
• Partner with tax professionals and regulatory experts to ensure adherence to local laws and zone-specific legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for accounting policies and procedures to support audit trails and operational continuity.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of new financial technologies that improve accuracy and efficiency in financial processing.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare budgeted versus actual performance, providing insights that guide corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure financial data aligns with operational and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bring a professional history of 3 to 5 years dedicated to accounting, auditing, treasury, or finance roles within a demanding environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of managing complex financial reporting, executing reconciliations, and ensuring timely closures.
• Command expert knowledge of accounting frameworks, tax codes, and legal compliance requirements specific to Costa Rican legislation.
• Exhibit high competence with financial software systems and advanced cash management tools to handle intricate financial scenarios.
• Show deep familiarity with taxation regulations, audit practices, and the legal framework governing special economic zones.
• Possess exceptional attention to detail, robust organizational abilities, and rigorous analytical reasoning to solve complex problems.
• Hold strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective time management to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to acting with integrity in all financial matters and safeguarding confidential information.
• Maintain professional proficiency in English to communicate effectively with global stakeholders and internal teams.
• Have experience navigating multi-currency environments, as foreign currency transactions are an integral part of the role.
• Show the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Uphold a high level of professionalism and reliability to support the strategic goals of the finance department.

Nice to have

• Exposure to leadership scenarios and collaborative teamwork in previous roles.

Practical notes

This position operates on a full-time schedule. The role is based in San Jose, Costa Rica, and requires adherence to local regulations regarding work authorization and visa status. Candidates must be eligible to work in Costa Rica without sponsorship. The start date will be determined based on the successful completion of background checks and reference verification. Relocation support is not provided for this role.