At Podium, we bring AI Employees to local businesses that turn every conversation into revenue. Trusted by 60,000+ businesses across Auto, Home Services, and Aesthetics, Podium captures and converts leads 24/7, driving both new business and repeat customers.
In under 24 months, we crossed $100M in AI Agent ARR, scaling 300% year-over-year. During this time, we’ve deployed 10,000 AI employees to empower real business outcomes for our customers. Podium is building what we believe will be the most impactful AI employee ecosystem for local business.
Podium has been recognized as the Best AI Implementation by Inc. Magazine, highlighted by OpenAI for building revenue-driving AI Agents, and awarded the #1 AI Agent for Business Operations by G2.
Our growth is fueled by hiring exceptional people, holding them to high standards, and creating opportunities for them to grow and make an impact. Our operating principles guide daily behavior and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you're hungry for growth, aligned to our operating principles, and ready to get to work, you won't find a better place to learn and accelerate your career.
Podium is a leading technology platform helping local businesses grow by transforming how they communicate with customers, get paid, and manage their operations. As we continue to scale globally, maintaining strong financial accuracy and compliance is critical to our success.
As a Staff Accountant in our Guatemala City office, you will play a key role in ensuring local statutory compliance and financial integrity, while partnering closely with our US-based accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a global environment, gain exposure to multinational accounting practices, and directly impact the financial operations of a high-growth tech company.
RequirementsExperience- 2+ years of relevant experience as Staff Accountant or similar
- 2+ years with direct exposure to Guatemalan tax regulations and SAT filings
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Experience working with payroll, statutory deductions, and compliance processes
- Strong understanding of:
- IVA, ISR, and SAT compliance requirements
- Payroll regulations (IGSS, IRTRA, INTECAP)
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
- Familiarity with SAT digital platforms (FEL, DECLARAGUATE, BANGUAT) is a plus
- Exposure to US GAAP or multinational accounting environments is preferred
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Clear communication in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-cultural, remote teams
- Competitive salary
- Legal Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) + local holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Exposure to a multinational, US-based finance organization
- Collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Modern office in Interamericas building Guatemala City
- Wellness initiatives and employee support programs
Skills Required
- 2+ years of relevant experience as a Staff Accountant or similar
- 2+ years of direct exposure to Guatemalan tax regulations and SAT filings
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Experience with payroll, statutory deductions, and compliance processes
- Strong understanding of IVA, ISR, and SAT compliance requirements
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, including IGSS, IRTRA, and INTECAP
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, or similar
- Familiarity with SAT digital platforms, including FEL, DECLARAGUATE, and BANGUAT
- Exposure to US GAAP or multinational accounting environments
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication in Spanish and English
- Ability to collaborate with cross-cultural, remote teams
Podium Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Podium and has not been reviewed or approved by Podium.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and related options such as HSA/FSA, life/disability, and mental-health support. Feedback suggests this core package is a consistent strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as flexible, with policies like flexible or unlimited PTO alongside paid holidays and sick leave. Feedback suggests this area is broadly viewed positively.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible or remote work options are available depending on role, and on‑site perks such as free snacks or lunches are highlighted. Feedback suggests these options enhance day‑to‑day flexibility and convenience.
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What We Do
Podium is redefining the way customers interact with local businesses. Podium’s Interaction Management platform uses messaging to make it convenient to interact with your leads, customers, and teams along every customer touchpoint. With Podium, you can message your leads and customers, get reviews and feedback, and communicate easily with your team, all in one easy-to-use inbox. It powers the conversations that matter most to your business, putting you miles ahead of the competition.
