Associate Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR) - Costa Rica

Job Description

The Associate Specialist, Accounting to Reporting (AtR), is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for assigned APJC markets. This role partners with Local Finance Teams to support month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support general ledger activities and month-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver financial reporting in compliance with corporate and local requirements.
• Maintain SOX compliance and support audit activities.
• Collaborate with Local Finance, Shared Services, and outsourced partners.
• Support continuous improvement and process standardization initiatives.
• Participate in global finance projects and cross-functional activities.
• Monitor and achieve defined KPIs and SLAs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience in a multinational environment.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and multinational accounting environments.
• Experience working within shared services or global organizations.
• Recent graduates with strong academic performance are encouraged to apply.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Law, Accounting Standards, Adaptability, Balance Sheet Accounting, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Business Support, Communications Support, Credit Management, Customer Service, Customer Technical Support, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Invoice Processing, IT Infrastructure Support, Key Metrics, Oracle General Ledger, Organizational Effectiveness, Period End Closing {+ 10 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/17/2026

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