# Senior Accounting Specialist

> Platzi · Bogotá, Colombia (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-21

**Salary:** unknown currency 6,500,000–10,000,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Corporate

## Description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting compliance and tax processes, and partnering with different teams across the company.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with a hands-on mindset, thrives in dynamic environments, and enjoys improving processes while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

### What You'll Do

### General Accounting

-   Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
-   Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
-   Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger.
-   Analyze accounting transactions and resolve discrepancies.
-   Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting.

### Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

-   Oversee vendor payments and expense accounting.
-   Support accounts receivable processes and collections tracking.
-   Review employee reimbursements and corporate expenses.
-   Ensure proper documentation and accounting treatment of transactions.

### Treasury & Cash Management

-   Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting activities.
-   Manage banking operations and account reconciliations.
-   Monitor liquidity and assist with treasury reporting.

### Tax & Compliance

-   Coordinate tax filings and statutory reporting requirements.
-   Support external audits and compliance reviews.
-   Ensure adherence to local accounting regulations and internal controls.
-   Maintain documentation required for financial and tax compliance.

### Financial Operations

-   Collaborate with Payroll, FP&A, Legal, and Operations teams.
-   Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
-   Assist with month-end reporting packages and management reporting.
-   Analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.

### Systems & Process Improvement

-   Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
-   Participate in ERP and finance systems implementations.
-   Improve accounting workflows, controls, and documentation.
-   Support Finance transformation initiatives as the company scales.

## Requirements

### What We're Looking For

### Required Qualifications

-   Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
-   Public Accountant certification or equivalent.
-   5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
-   Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
-   Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
-   Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
-   Experience working with ERP systems.
-   Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
-   Eligible to work in Colombia or Mexico.

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Experience with NetSuite.
-   Experience working in technology, SaaS, startups, or high-growth companies.
-   Experience with multi-country accounting operations in Colombia, Mexico, or the United States.
-   Familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP.
-   Experience supporting audits and tax compliance processes.
-   Knowledge of automation and financial systems integrations.

## Benefits

### 💰 Salary

Competitive salary of 6500000-10000000 COP annually.

### 💻 Hardware

With Platzi's help, you will have 100% of the necessary work tools such as a laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, and other accessories.

### 📗 Books

We provide you with all the books you need to grow professionally on Kindle, and we give you the Kindle too 😉.

### 🐣 Maternity/Paternity Leave

At Platzi, we believe in gender equity and the importance of parents in the upbringing and care of their children. We make this a reality for new mothers and fathers through extended maternity and paternity leave.

### 💸 Option Pool

All members of the Platzi Team have the opportunity to own a part of Platzi and have company shares.

### 🌴 Vacation

You have 15 days of vacation per year regardless of the country you are in, starting from the moment you join the team.

### 💆‍♂️ Online Therapy

We care about your emotional health by covering the first four online therapy sessions with specialized companies.

### 🌐 Team Syncs

Although we are in different parts of the world, Platzi teams meet in person during the year to exchange ideas, build, and strengthen bonds.

### 🏖️ Villa Platzi

Every year, the entire team gathers somewhere in the world for a week to meet face-to-face, get to know each other, have interesting discussions, and plan ambitious projects.

## Apply

[Apply at Platzi](https://apply.workable.com/platzi/j/A06407027E/apply)

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