October 1, 2024

Prysmian Group

San Antonio

Accounting Analyst

Team Overview and Job responsibilities

Prysmian is looking for a Senior Accountant Specialist to support our Financial and Accounting team based in Heredia, Costa Rica and reporting to Corporate Accounting Manager. In this position you will be responsible for the preparation of journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, internal reporting and assisting with the month end close. Additionally, the position is responsible for the review, analysis, and payment process of the Company’s third party’s agent commissions and SQC rebates. This position has no direct reports furthermore it mainly interacts with other accounting and functional area personnel.

Job responsibilities:

Processing of third-party vendor and intercompany invoices.
Perform queries, inquiries, and reporting functions for payables.
Communicate possible issues/risks with team.
Responsible for the entry of several journal entries prepared by other departments and locations during the month-end process.
Assist with the month-end close process through the preparation of general ledger journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and internal reporting and supporting schedules; this includes performing account analysis, investigating variances and issue resolution.
Monitors, reviews, and reconciles specific general ledger accounts.
Works with foreign intercompany partners on balancing and billing of cross charges.
Tax fillings preparation.
Backup of G/L accountant team.
Maintains documentation to support AP transactions that facilitates the efficient review and audit of books and records.
Comply with all internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial records, particularly in relation to Corporate Delegation of Authority policy.
Performs other related duties as required or requested by the Corporate Accounting Manager.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
2 - 4 years related accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel Advanced level).
Assess a problem and resolve or escalate it to the Accountant Manager.
Knowledge on local tax matters.
Self-starter able to operate independently with minimal supervision.
Experience in accounts payable position.
Able to be trusted with “confidential” information.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands.
Quick learner able to maintain accuracy and organization with a strong attention for detail.

Preferred qualifications

Intermediate to advance English level. (Desirable)
SAP ERP experience
Experience with Business Intelligence Tools (Microsoft Power Query, Power BI, MS)

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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