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Our client, SARCO, is looking for an Accountant.

Department: Accounting Job Category: Exempt Full Time

Reports to: Accounting Director 

Location: Headquarters, Guaynabo, PR

Corporation: South American Restaurants Corp. 

Company Profile:

Our companies are well-established and proven franchise operators in Puerto Rico. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality products and outstanding customer service to our clients, to fulfill our mission of serving happiness in every visit. We are fast-paced, exciting companies, with over 160 stores and restaurants in Puerto Rico.

Job Description:

Responsible for the measurement and interpretation of financial information. Knowledgeable of all accounting cycle functions. Ensure that report results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and the companys standards. This role is responsible to support all business efforts and interdependencies while providing accounting and reports.

Key responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for revenue reconciliation, posting and analysis on a daily and monthly basis.
• Helping the company to scale up and grow consistently year after year by playing a dynamic role in the financial forecast and budgeting process for the organization.
• Reviewing and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures in use.
• Analyzing and forecasting financial statements, reports and records.
• Participating in and providing input in ERP and other system upgrades or conversions.
• Spotting errors and suggesting ways to improve efficiency and results for the organization.
• Responsible for maintaining general ledgers and month-end/year end close out processes.
• Handling fixed asset processing and reporting.
• Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments providing insight and proposals for improvements and KPIs.
• Providing input into various departments goal setting procedures.
• Reviewing journal entries of external sources.
• Handling general accounting functions including accruals, prepaid and amortization, recording of journal entries, account reconciliations preparation and fixed assets.
• Completing financial and profitability analysis on a requested basis.
• Assisting with financial and tax audits to include tax filings as well as sales tax and use taxes.
• Acts as liaison between AP, Payroll, and Directors, serving to enforce and monitor compliance with company-wide accounting principles, policies and procedures.
• Reporting all issues and challenges to the CFO directly as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements / Job Profile:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, MBA or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of previous experience in a similar position.

Qualifications and General Skills:

• Ability to evaluate accounting and reporting processes and drive change where necessary to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills, working knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle Fusion, SAP.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Communication Skills:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish), both orally and written, preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.

Values and Other Competencies:

• Good relationship-building skills.
• Customer oriented.
• Able to perform the job through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style.
• Demonstrates self-management and accountability.
• Results and data driven.
• Demonstrates having an adequate sense of urgency and ownership over his/her work.
• Collaborative, agile, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Understands and adopts the values of the companies.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus eligible based on individual performance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off.
• Christmas Bonus, as provided by law.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to feel, handle, or type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

Working Conditions: The employee will perform his/her work inside an office.

Equipment and Tools: Office equipment (such as computer, telephone, fax, photocopier, files).

Licenses and Certifications: None required.

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