Finance Analyst - Latin America - Newlink®

Deskripsi

About Newlink

At Newlink, we believe in the power of connections. We are a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations transform challenges into opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven strategies. With a presence in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, our multicultural team shares a passion for generating real impact through engagement.

About the Job

We need a rock start responsible for contributing to his/her functional area (Accounting & Controlling / FPA & Reporting / Administration) by accomplishing related results that include but not limited to; processing and reconciling payments, tracking expenses (3rd party and company), maintaining accurate records, identifying trends in financial performances and provide recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining vendor relations, cash outflow management, optimization of processes, month-end closing and reporting.
• Vendor registration, ensuring required documentation is received.
• Creation of purchase orders in accounting system.
• Prepare invoices for booking (coding, matching to PO, approvals).
• Process invoices, credit cards and expense reports by entering information (general ledger accounts, business units, clients, and projects) into accounting system, according to accounting principles and company's policies and procedures.
• Resolves information discrepancies and issues that arise when processing invoices, credit cards or expense reports.
• Reconciles accounts payable transactions and prepares analysis of accounts.
• Responsible for monthly credit card reconciliations.
• Responsible to maintain control of contracts (equipment leases, online subscriptions, etc.)
• Participates in month-end closing process.
• Create monthly vendor accruals and prepaids journal entries.
• Provides support and recommendation to internal clients on accounts payable related questions or issues.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Cash Flow position by identifying critical issues and providing payment recommendations.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Prepares and processes payments (electronic transfers, wires, checks)
• Ensures timely payment as per supplier requirements, avoiding interest costs and takes advantage of available discounts for early payment.
• Provides continuous process improvements within respective area of the finance department.
• Performs new employees training on finance policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of 1099 forms.
• Sorts, distributes, and files correspondence.
• Assists in the implementation process of new software, tools, and/or processes as needed.
• Performs other duties as required to support the Finance team.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with equivalent experience in workforce
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of work experience in accounts payable with a high-volume environment. Experience with multiple locations preferred
• Advanced data entry skills with high levels of accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Knowledge, interest and experience with record keeping of financial transactions
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to generate ideas and think logically
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure
• Self-motivation, flexibility, stamina and ability to adapt
• Mathematical skills and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player and can collaborate well with others
• Logistical and time management skills
• Strong computer skills
• Literacy in all relevant software programs (Accounting software: QuickBooks, SAP)