Accounting Specialist - Bookkeeper

Description: • We're seeking a Bilingual Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper (Remote) • People residing in Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm EST • Language: Fluent written and spoken English (C1/C2) • Only resumes in English will be considered! • ABOUT US • At Valatam, we are passionate about building extraordinary remote teams in Latin America for growth-minded businesses across various industries in The US. • Our values drive everything we do, ensuring that we deliver exceptional service to our clients and create a supportive and dynamic work environment for our team members. • You will love it here if you embrace our core values: • ACTION - You have an action bias. You get things done, fast. • CARE - You take pleasure in helping others and doing things the right way. • OUTSTANDING- You have the highest standards and run things like a well-oiled machine. • DEPENDABLE - If someone asks you to do something, they KNOW it will get done. • ENERGY - You bring a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude to work every day. • THE ROLE • You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and feel qualified to do the following: • Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable. • Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and reports. • Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in financial records. • Assist with budget preparation and forecasting activities. • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and accuracy of financial data. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights. • Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports. • Our projects may include other related tasks, this is not the final job description. The specific tasks will vary depending on the client and the exact JD. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • C1/C2 English and Spanish writing and speaking skills. • At least 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles, preferably remote. • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations. • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. • A quiet home office with a desk and office chair. • Stable internet with at least 10 MBPS download & 2 MBPS upload speed. • A laptop/desktop with 8GB RAM, a 1.6GHz processor, and 50GB of free hard-drive space, a headset, and a smartphone. • Access to a backup place of work in case they suffer a power cut or internet failure, as well as a secondary backup internet option (mobile hotspot, Multibam, WiPod, etc.) Benefits: • Payment rates: $5/hr (approx $840-880/month). • Ongoing pay increments at each work anniversary. • Discretionary client bonuses (over 80% of our clients award significant end-of-year bonuses to their team members). • 7 US federal holidays as paid time off • 4 days paid time off (over 65% of our clients provide even more PTO days). • Monthly stipend for medical insurance (after an induction period). • Birthday/Anniversary bonuses. • Gym/Wellness allowance. • Unlimited online fitness classes with our online personal training partner. • Invites to our annual Christmas parties and other in-person or online gatherings. Apply tot his job