Accounting Specialist

In this role, you will…

• Perform and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for the Colombia and Chile entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate accounting policies and applicable standards.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Review accounting transactions and investigate variances or unusual items, escalating issues as needed and helping ensure timely resolution.
• Support the preparation of monthly reporting packages, schedules, and analyses required for management reporting, corporate consolidation, and audit requests.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for fixed assets, intercompany transactions, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other assigned areas.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with third-party providers and internal stakeholders for accounting, payroll, tax, and statutory reporting processes in Colombia and Chile.
• Assist in the preparation of information required for local statutory filings, tax compliance, internal controls, and external or internal audits.
• Help monitor compliance with local regulatory requirements and support documentation needed for local authorities, auditors, and corporate finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, standardize documentation, and strengthen the quality and efficiency of finance operations. 
• Collaborate effectively across Finance and cross-functional teams to support business requirements while maintaining strong attention to detail, controls, and deadlines.

For this role, you'll need...

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 
• 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multinational company, shared services environment, or regional finance structure.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting processes. 
• Knowledge of IFRS and local statutory or tax reporting requirements in Colombia and/or Chile; exposure to US GAAP reporting is a plus.
• Experience working with external accounting, payroll, tax, or statutory service providers is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP knowledge is preferred. Strong Excel skills are expected.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently within defined scope, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with regional and corporate stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Advanced English and Spanish are required; Portuguese is a plus.

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Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.