Coranza Growth Partners is hiring on behalf of a growing U.S. tax planning, accounting and financial advisory firm. The firm serves business clients year-round through bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, business advisory and Fractional CFO services.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, bilingual Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist to manage the books and payroll for a portfolio of U.S. business clients. This is not an entry-level role: you will work independently, manage multiple clients and deadlines, solve problems and deliver with minimal supervision.
What you will do
- Manage monthly bookkeeping for multiple U.S. business clients in QuickBooks Online
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Review and properly categorize transactions
- Maintain Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Review Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts for accuracy
- Identify, research and correct accounting discrepancies
- Complete month-end closing and prepare financial reports
- Process weekly, biweekly and monthly payroll
- Manage payroll changes, bonuses, deductions and reimbursements
- Review payroll tax filings,
W-2s and quarterly reports
- Communicate professionally with U.S. clients by email and phone
What you need
- 2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Solid understanding of P&L; and Balance Sheet accounts
- Experience with reconciliations and month-end close
- Knowledge of payroll taxes and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines independently
- Advanced English (B2+/C1) to work directly with U.S. clients
- Strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills
- Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information
Nice to have
- Experience with ADP and/or Gusto
- Experience at an accounting, bookkeeping or tax advisory firm
What we offer
- Full-time, formal employment contract in Colombia with all legal benefits
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time; some Saturdays during tax season, with advance notice
- Laptop, extra monitor, keyboard, mouse and headset provided
- Long-term growth with a firm that is expanding its team in Colombia