**Job no**: 568122**Work type**: Full time**Location**: San Jose, Costa Rica**Categories**: Client Accounting**Office Location**: Costa Rica**ABOUT TMF GROUP**TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 9,100 experts and 120 offices in 85 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success.**Job purpose**This position will be part of a dynamic accounting team and will perform activities related with General Ledger and Accounts Payable as part of the service scope.**Key Responsibilities**- The Accounting Associate perform in timely and accurate manner activities related with General Ledger and Account Payable.- General Ledger activities includes but not limited to:- general accounting cycle and reporting- prepare and post journal entries- calculation of accruals and the corresponding journal entries- process allocations- perform balance sheet account reconciliations properly- assist in month closing by assuring all appropriate information is entered into system- perform calculation as back ups for journal entries- Accounts Payable activities includes:- timely and accurate invoice processing- matching to purchase orders/members statements, confirming authorizations, checking VAT calculations and deductions,- create Payment Proposal as per the schedule- vendor master set up- management of generic mailbox and handling internal and external queries, related to payments and Accounts Payable processes.- Responding to customers inquiries in a timely manner; Support, follow-up and escalation of identified issues,- Assist with monthly closing activities- Comply with accounting standards, policies and procedures- Explore for continuous process improvements and share best practices across teams- Contribute to team metrics by achieving stated productivity and accuracy goals daily- Actively involved with the automation of manual processes and/or setting up new interfaces.- Share best practices across team- Support team lead in achieving performance objectives**Key requirements**- Proven experience in a multi-country, multiple legal entity environment- Previous experience in BPO/SSC/Centralized delivery model will be advantage- At least 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting, general ledger or accounts payable area.- MS Office literacy; Workday Financials or other ERP systems as beneficial.- Good English language skills (written and spoken)- University degree preferable in Accounting, Finance or Economics as beneficial- Proactive and engaged attitude with attention to details- Continuous improvement mindset and process orientation and a solution orientated work approach- "Getting things done" and service orientated attitude combined with the ability to communicate and explain procedures and solution proposals to partners**What's in it for you?****Pathways for career development**- Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.- We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.- Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.**Making an impact**- You'll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.- Through our corporate social responsibility program, you'll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.**A supportive environment**- Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.- Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.**Want to know more about a career with TMF Group? Watch this video**:**Advertised**: 01 Nov 2023 Central America Standard Time**Applications close**: 29 Dec 2023 Central America Standard Time
