Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions,offering best-in-class design, engineering and project management seamlessly integrated into ourclients' processes.Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projectsacross 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports& recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildingsand warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations including our two manufacturing facilities,located in Texas and Spain, utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, toensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.Allied CultureAt Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do. Goingthe distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members. They are our mostimportant asset. We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution toour success.Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a teamdedicated to creating value worldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, andcompetent with extensive experience. Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive, and adaptable,offering work-life balance, and empowering our people, because everyone's voice matters. Wepromote "we" over "me" and solutions to oriented creative thinking. It's the Allied way.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our corporate accountingand finance team. This position is based in our Bucaramanga, Colombia office and works on site,collaborating remotely on a daily basis with our United States-based accounting, finance, andproject teams. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of Allied Steel Buildings, including transaction processing, the accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles, account reconciliations, project billing support, andgeneral ledger maintenance in accordance with US GAAP. The role is designed for a qualifiedColombian accountant who has already worked with United States-based companies,communicates comfortably in English with US colleagues, customers, and vendors, and is able towork independently while remaining closely coordinated with counterparts in another country.The Staff Accountant works closely with Accounting, FP&A;, Project Management, and Operationsto ensure transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and within the deadlines of each closecycle.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Accounting and General LedgerRecord and post daily financial transactions to the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP.Prepare journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and recurring entries, for review and approval by the Accounting Manager.Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain the related supporting schedules.Ensure transactions are coded correctly by entity, department, project,



and cost center.Maintain accurate accounting records and complete supporting documentation for every transaction processed.Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations across the group's entities.Accounts PayableReceive and review vendor invoices, confirming accurate billing details in collaboration with the purchasing team.Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and receipts, ensuring proper general ledger and departmental coding.Monitor and reconcile the accounts payable aging report, researching and resolving discrepancies directly with vendors.Prepare vendor payment runs for approval and issue remittance details.Maintain vendor master data and supporting documentation, including W-9 collection and 1099 tracking support.Accounts Receivable and Project BillingGenerate sales orders for incoming projects and prepare customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, pricing, and tax requirements.Maintain customer billing schedules, including milestone, progress, recurring, and project billing.Coordinate with Project Management, Procurement, and Production to ensure billing milestones are invoiced on time.Issue and reconcile intercompany invoices with affiliated entities.Receive and post customer and intercompany payments, and monitor and reconcile the accounts receivable aging report.Support collections follow-up and maintain organized project and customer accounting documentation.Month-End and Year-End CloseOwn the close tasks for the entities and accounts within the role's scope and complete them within the deadlines established in the close calendar.Prepare accruals, deferrals, and cutoff entries so that transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.Prepare and take ownership of the reconciliations and supporting schedules within the role's scope, ensuring each one is complete and fully documented.Support year-end close activities, including annual roll-forwards and the preparation of audit-ready documentation.Compliance, Controls, and Audit SupportProvide documentation to support United States sales and use tax filings and other regulatory reports.Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor information requests.Follow internal control procedures, respect segregation of duties, and support compliance with US GAAP and company policies.Escalate transactions with terms or treatment that fall outside established company policy.Cross-Functional Coordination and Process SupportMonitor and maintain the accounting communication desk and shared inbox, responding to internal, vendor, and customer inquiries within the agreed response times.Communicate open items, data requirements, and deadlines clearly to contributors in the United States, Colombia, and international locations,



and follow up until the information is received.Maintain electronic financial records within the company's document management structure.Document and keep current the standard operating procedures for assigned processes.Participate in process improvement and system optimization initiatives within the accounting department.Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on other duties and projects as assigned.RequirementsQualificationsColombian university is required.Experience: 2-3 years of accounting experience, supporting United States-basedcompanies or United States operations is preferred, whether in-house, in shared services,or in an outsourced accounting environment.Solid, demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and of the full accounting cycle, includingaccounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close.Understanding of project-based accounting concepts such as contract value, changeorders, milestone billing, and over-billings and under-billings is required.Hands-on experience with United States-specific processes such as sales and use taxdocumentation, W-9 collection, and 1099 reporting is preferred.Technical skills and systems: Advanced Excel, including handling large transactional datasets, and familiarity with ERP/accounting software. Working knowledge of Power BI is aTall attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multipleentities and priorities within fixed close deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review data critically,identify inconsistencies, and resolve them with a proactive and hands-on attitude.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionallywith accounting, project, procurement, and finance teams across locations.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively withcolleagues located in other countries.English proficiency: Ability to read, write, and communicate in both English and Spanish ata professional level to support our United States and international Allied teams, customers,and vendors.Work location: This position is based in our Bucaramanga, Colombia office. On-site attendance during business hours is required; this is not a remote orwork-from-home position. Interaction with our United States-based teams is conducted remotely from the office through company communication and collaboration tools.Takes full ownership of deliverables and deadlines, particularly during month-end and year end close periods.Work ScheduleYou will be expected to be available and working during our company's full-time business hours from 8:00 a.M. – 5:00 p.M. (CST).This is an in-office position. You are expected to attend our Bucaramanga, Colombia officeduring business hours; coordination with our United States-based teams is carried outremotely from the office.Colombia observes UTC-5 year-round, so the local start time is adjusted as needed toremain aligned with the company's business hours throughout the year.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age,disability, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected underColombian labor law. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Accountant (Santander)
🏢 Allied Steel Buildings
📍 Santander