Finance & Accounting Specialist - Contract

Position Type: Contract / Temporary

Rate: Commensurate with experience

Duration: 3–6 months, with potential to extend

Location: Remote - Costa Rica

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist for a contract engagement. This intermediate-level role sits between routine bookkeeping and senior management, requiring an individual who can manage daily financial operations, assist with month-end closes, and provide meaningful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and the agility to adapt quickly to our financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close Support: Assist in executing the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, and balancing subsidiary ledgers.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis. Identify and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Operational Accounting: Oversee or directly process complex Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) exceptions, revenue recognition, and expense report audits.
• Internal Controls: Ensure all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and established internal controls.
• Audit & Tax Readiness: Help prepare working papers, schedules, and documentation for upcoming year-end audits or tax filings.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current accounting workflows and recommend or implement efficiency improvements (e.g., automating manual spreadsheets).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or financial analysis.
• Technical Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables). Hands-on experience with mid-to-enterprise level ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage, SAP, or Workday).
• Core Competencies: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and financial statement structures.
• Contractor Mindset: Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage tight deadlines, and pivot smoothly between diverse financial tasks.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

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