Senior Accountant

Were Hiring: Full-Time Experienced Accountant

Join our team in Tamarindo, Costa Rica! Were looking for an experienced accountant to support the financial operations of three dynamic businesses.

What Were Looking For:

• A strong team player with a positive, easygoing attitude
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Able to maintain smooth and efficient workflows

Position Details:

• Location: On-site in Tamarindo
• Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week

Requirements:

• Full-time On-Site Position in Tamarindo
• University Degree in Accounting
• Enrolled in the Costa Rican College of Public Accountants (preferred)
• Minimum 4-5 years of accounting experience (preferably in related fields)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Exactus)
• Advanced English (communication with a controller in the USA will be required)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced General Accounting

• Record and monitor complex accounting transactions.
• Review and close monthly, quarterly, and annual books.

Financial Statements

• Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Ensure compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as required in Costa Rica.

Tax Returns and Compliance

• File local taxes: VAT, income tax, stamps, withholdings, etc.
• Coordinate tax audits and respond to requests from the General Directorate of Taxation (DGT).

Reconciliations

• Review and reconcile bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other balances.

Support to Financial Management

• Provide financial projections, budgets, and reports for decision-making.
• Analyze variances between budgets and actual results

Payroll Management

• Calculation and processing of bi-weekly or monthly payroll.
• Application of deductions: CCSS (Costa Rican Social Security Fund), INS (National Insurance Institute), court-ordered garnishments, income tax, etc.
• Submission and payment of payroll to the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) and the National Insurance Institute (INS).
• Coordination with Human Resources to manage vacations, disabilities, absences, and new hires.
• Generation of payroll reports for management.

Relationship with Third Parties

• Communicate with banks, external auditors, government entities (such as Hacienda or CCSS), and suppliers.

If youre ready to bring your skills to a collaborative and friendly environment, wed love to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accountance: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Information :

• Company : Compass Management CR CMCR, S.R.L.
• Position : Senior Accountant
• Location : Santa Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste
• Country : CR