GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial records and reconciling and analyzing accounts. The Accountant will be a proactive member of the accounting team and will look to help drive operational efficiencies while maintaining a strong control environment. Will also collaborate across several groups of the business to support both short- and long-term business objectives and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
PRIMARY RESPONSABILITIES
Maintains a complete record of accounting documents.
Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Posts payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Assists with the maintenance of the accounting software's.
Registers leases (upcoming leases renewals, acquisitions, amendments, and terminations) in the accounting system.
Investigating and resolving any irregularities or inquiries.
Assisting in general financial management and analysis.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations. Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Assist in overall reporting of actual results.
Identify and provide detailed and thorough explanations for variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
Ensures accounting and finance activities are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures.
Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
Prepares monthly balance sheet schedules.
Prepares monthly intercompany reconciliations.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
Track capital expenditures and reconciles construction in progress ledger account.
Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset schedule to the summary-level account in the general ledger.
Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.
Review and update the schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
Prepares sales and use tax returns (state and municipal).
Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
Support month-end and year-end close process.
Assists in the audit process by providing information to the external auditors and answering to their inquiries.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
Responsible for excellent customer service with the tenants and vendors.
Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes.
Ensures compliance with financial guidelines and relevant legal regulations.
Contributes to the accounting and organization objectives by accomplishing related results as needed.
Effectively handles new assignments and projects outside scope of core responsibilities.
Contributes to a positive and rewarding culture, promoting an environment of collaboration and teamwork.
Promotes the Company's mission, vision, objectives, and strategies, offering and receiving feedback, and leading others.
Complies with all Company policies and administrative processes.
Supports the Accounting Manager in other functions as deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
Minimum 5 years of Accounting experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial and accounting expertise with sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
Accuracy, attention to detail and deadline oriented.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate, work with teams, and take initiative when appropriate.
Ability to establish priorities and manage time allocation wisely.
Thrive while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work hard and take direction.
Demonstrated experience in being flexible and resourceful within a complex environment.
Exhibits integrity, professionalism, practical judgment and positive attitude.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and investment decisions.
Up-to date with accounting laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to Vlookup, Pivot Tables and other financial formulas
Knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programs.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in Spanish and English.
Grupo Ferré Rangel is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guaynabo, PR 00968