Finance & Accounting Specialist

TL;DR

Finance & Accounting Specialist (Finance): Managing daily financial operations and supporting month-end close processes with an accent on GAAP compliance and financial reporting. Focus on performing bank reconciliations, analyzing budget-to-actual variances, and optimizing accounting workflows.

Location: Must be based in Costa Rica

Company

hirify.global is a professional services company providing learning and development solutions.

What you will do

• Execute month-end close processes including journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis.
• Manage complex Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable exceptions and revenue recognition.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with internal controls and company policies.
• Prepare documentation and working papers for year-end audits and tax filings.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to automate manual accounting tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Must be based in Costa Rica.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Hands-on experience with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting.

Nice to have

• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Active progress toward or possession of a CPA or CMA designation.
• Prior experience in a contract or consulting capacity.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract engagement for 3–6 months with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work independently in a professional, detail-oriented environment.
• Focus on process improvement and financial system optimization.