Accounting Specialist

Description Company Overview: Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.   Currently, we are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Associate to join our team. Here are the challenges that our next team member will face and the requirements we look for:   Position Title: Accounting specialist Category: Finance & Accounting Seniority: Senior Location: Remote   What you will be doing: You will own the books end-to-end, from daily transaction entry through month-end close, and be the person leadership relies on for an accurate, up-to-date financial picture. This is a hands-on role: you will manage AP/AR, run reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, and support payroll and compliance, while also looking for ways to make the finance function itself run better.   Key Responsibilities   Bookkeeping & Financial Operations Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) Record and maintain daily financial transactions and journal entries Perform bank and credit card reconciliations Maintain accurate financial data in QuickBooks Online Accounting & Reporting Assist with month-end close and financial reporting Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports Maintain and reconcile the general ledger Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues Payroll & Compliance Process or support payroll and payroll reconciliation Assist with sales tax filings and compliance requirements Maintain organized financial documentation for CPA reviews and audits Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies and improve financial workflows Help implement better reporting, tracking, and controls Support budgeting and expense tracking Required Skills & Experience 3-7+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience 2+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience 2+ years of accounts receivable experience 2+ years of accounts payable experience Strong track record with bank reconciliations and financial reporting High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Comfortable learning new software and adapting to new tools Nice to Have Skills Experience owning or supporting month-end close Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, reporting) Experience in MSP, IT services, or professional services industries Exposure to multi-entity accounting Soft Skills …