Key Facts

Remote From:

Costa Rica

Category: Finance Assistant

Fixed term

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Financial Analysis Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Corporate Financial Reporting Month-End Closing Internal Controls ERP Systems Knowledge

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Problem Solving
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Time Management
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly related field
3 to 5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Hands-on experience with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage, SAP, or Workday)

Requirements:

Assist in executing the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, and balancing subsidiary ledgers
Prepare accurate monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis; identify and investigate budget-to-actual variances
Oversee or directly process complex Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) exceptions, revenue recognition, and expense report audits
Ensure all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and established internal controls

SweetRush

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

About SweetRush

Dream for a moment that you have the expertise and tools to positively impact the lives of others. You can affect mindsets and behavior. You can help your organization grow, change, prosper, and thrive. The passionate pursuit of this expertise and development of these tools has been at the heart of the success SweetRush has experienced collaborating with clients who share the same dream. SweetRush’s focus on team culture and mastery of performance improvement is reflected in a near-zero turnover of teammates, loyal clients, an 18-year track record of success, and a remarkable portfolio. Our work with clients has earned us extensive Gold awards from our peers and high ranking on the top training industry lists. Every solution we deliver is infused with creativity. Instructional creativity allows us to discover effective and unique solutions to our clients’ challenges. Artistic creativity spurs us to create visually exciting, engaging user experiences. Technical creativity allows us to embrace new capabilities and platforms as they emerge, such as virtual reality, gamification, and mobile delivery. Cultural creativity empowers our clients to create the conditions that energize and empower their people and unleash the energy in their teams. Our Talent Solutions team builds on its unique knowledge of talent, team building, and learning and development to craft a unique, creative solution for clients who need the best temporary staff to augment their team. We apply the creative lens to all things, from project management to our treatment of our teammates, clients, and the planet. We are over 175 people strong and have been in business since 2001. Every day, we give thanks for the trust of our world-class clients. Our deliverables span from analysis and curriculum mapping to the creation of blended training products, including live and virtual classroom training, custom-developed eLearning, and innovative use of emerging technologies.

Industry: Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Position Type: Contract / Temporary

Rate: Commensurate with experience

Duration: 3–6 months, with potential to extend

Location: Remote - Costa Rica

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist for a contract engagement. This intermediate-level role sits between routine bookkeeping and senior management, requiring an individual who can manage daily financial operations, assist with month-end closes, and provide meaningful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and the agility to adapt quickly to our financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Support: Assist in executing the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, and balancing subsidiary ledgers.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis. Identify and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
Operational Accounting: Oversee or directly process complex Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) exceptions, revenue recognition, and expense report audits.
Internal Controls: Ensure all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and established internal controls.
Audit & Tax Readiness: Help prepare working papers, schedules, and documentation for upcoming year-end audits or tax filings.
Process Improvement: Evaluate current accounting workflows and recommend or implement efficiency improvements (e.g., automating manual spreadsheets).

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly related field.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
Technical Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables). Hands-on experience with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage, SAP, or Workday).
Core Competencies: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and financial statement structures.
Contractor Mindset: Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage tight deadlines, and pivot smoothly between diverse financial tasks.