Accounting Intern – One Year Fixed Term

Location: Heredia, Costa Rica; hybrid arrangement with required office presence at AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with additional office days possible based on business needs

Company

hirify.global operates a Shared Services organization supporting the Finance Division.

What you will do

• Support inventory and account reconciliations by gathering documentation, comparing balances, and recording reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, schedules, journal entry support, accruals, and inventory adjustments.
• Perform inventory analysis, aging reviews, and follow-up on unusual or obsolete inventory items.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support SAP reporting, data validation, internal controls, and accounting documentation.
• Contribute to report development, automation, process improvement initiatives, and special accounting projects.

Requirements

• Unrestricted right to work for hirify.global in Costa Rica.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting through academic coursework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Internship, coursework, or experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or data analysis.
• Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI, reporting, analytics, data analysis, or automation initiatives.
• Interest in inventory accounting, cost accounting, audit support, or process improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• One-year fixed-term position supporting maternity leave coverage and day-to-day accounting activities.
• Office-based work within the Shared Services organization, with a hybrid schedule.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems, reporting tools, inventory and cost accounting, and audit cycles.
• Additional support may be required during month-end close and audit periods to meet business deadlines.