The Role
Supports daily accounting operations for U.S.-based entities, including general ledger postings, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, project billing, intercompany transactions, and month-end close. Prepares audit and compliance documentation, supports U.S. tax processes, maintains financial records, and coordinates with accounting, finance, project, procurement, and operations teams across Colombia and the United States.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We Are:
Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions,
offering best-in-class design, engineering and project management seamlessly integrated into our
clients' processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects
across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports
& recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings
and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations including our two manufacturing facilities,
located in Texas and Spain, utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to
ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.
Allied Culture:
At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do. Going
the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members. They are our most
important asset. We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to
our success.
Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a team
dedicated to creating value worldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and
competent with extensive experience. Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive, and flexible,
offering work-life balance, and empowering our people, because everyone’s voice matters. We
promote “we” over “me” and solutions to oriented creative thinking. It’s the Allied way.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our corporate accounting
and finance team. This position is based in our Bucaramanga, Colombia office and works on site,
collaborating remotely on a daily basis with our United States-based accounting, finance, and
project teams. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of Allied Steel Buildings, including transaction processing, the accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles, account reconciliations, project billing support, and
general ledger maintenance in accordance with US GAAP. The role is designed for a qualified
Colombian accountant who has already worked with United States-based companies,
communicates comfortably in English with US colleagues, customers, and vendors, and is able to
work independently while remaining closely coordinated with counterparts in another country.
The Staff Accountant works closely with Accounting, FP&A, Project Management, and Operations
to ensure transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and within the deadlines of each close
cycle.
Responsibilities:
● General Accounting and General Ledger:
○ Record and post daily financial transactions to the general ledger in accordance
with US GAAP.
○ Prepare journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and recurring
entries, for review and approval by the Accounting Manager.
○ Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain the related supporting
schedules.
○ Ensure transactions are coded correctly by entity, department, project, and cost
center.
○ Maintain accurate accounting records and complete supporting documentation for
every transaction processed.
○ Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations across the group’s entities.
● Accounts Payable:
○ Receive and review vendor invoices, confirming accurate billing details in
collaboration with the purchasing team.
○ Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and receipts, ensuring proper general
ledger and departmental coding.
○ Monitor and reconcile the accounts payable aging report, researching and resolving
discrepancies directly with vendors.
○ Prepare vendor payment runs for approval and issue remittance details.
○ Maintain vendor master data and supporting documentation, including W-9
collection and 1099 tracking support.
● Accounts Receivable and Project Billing:
○ Generate sales orders for incoming projects and prepare customer invoices in
accordance with contract terms, pricing, and tax requirements.
○ Maintain customer billing schedules, including milestone, progress, recurring, and
project billing.
○ Coordinate with Project Management, Procurement, and Production to ensure
billing milestones are invoiced on time.
○ Issue and reconcile intercompany invoices with affiliated entities.
○ Receive and post customer and intercompany payments, and monitor and reconcile
the accounts receivable aging report.
○ Support collections follow-up and maintain organized project and customer
accounting documentation.
● Month-End and Year-End Close:
○ Own the close tasks for the entities and accounts within the role's scope and
complete them within the deadlines established in the close calendar.
○ Prepare accruals, deferrals, and cutoff entries so that transactions are recorded in
the correct accounting period.
○ Prepare and take ownership of the reconciliations and supporting schedules within
the role's scope, ensuring each one is complete and fully documented.
○ Support year-end close activities, including annual roll-forwards and the
preparation of audit-ready documentation.
● Compliance, Controls, and Audit Support:
○ Provide documentation to support United States sales and use tax filings and other
regulatory reports.
○ Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor information requests.
○ Follow internal control procedures, respect segregation of duties, and support
compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
○ Escalate transactions with terms or treatment that fall outside established company
policy.
● Cross-Functional Coordination and Process Support:
○ Monitor and maintain the accounting communication desk and shared inbox,
responding to internal, vendor, and customer inquiries within the agreed response
times.
○ Communicate open items, data requirements, and deadlines clearly to contributors
in the United States, Colombia, and international locations, and follow up until the
information is received.
○ Maintain electronic financial records within the company’s document management
structure.
○ Document and keep current the standard operating procedures for assigned
processes.
○ Participate in process improvement and system optimization initiatives within the
accounting department.
○ Collaborate with the Accounting Manager on other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Contaduría Pública) from an accredited
Colombian university is required.
● Experience: 2-3 years of accounting experience, supporting United States-based
companies or United States operations is preferred, whether in-house, in shared services,
or in an outsourced accounting environment.
● Solid, demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and of the full accounting cycle, including
accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close.
● Understanding of project-based accounting concepts such as contract value, change
orders, milestone billing, and over-billings and under-billings is required.
● Hands-on experience with United States-specific processes such as sales and use tax
documentation, W-9 collection, and 1099 reporting is preferred.
● Technical skills and systems: Advanced Excel, including handling large transactional data
sets, and familiarity with ERP/accounting software. Working knowledge of Power BI is a
plus.
● Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple
entities and priorities within fixed close deadlines.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review data critically,
identify inconsistencies, and resolve them with a proactive and hands-on attitude.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate cross-functionally
with accounting, project, procurement, and finance teams across locations.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with
colleagues located in other countries.
● English proficiency: Ability to read, write, and communicate in both English and Spanish at
a professional level to support our United States and international Allied teams, customers,
and vendors.
● Work location: This position is based in our Bucaramanga, Colombia office. On-site
attendance during business hours is required; this is not a remote or work-from-home
position. Interaction with our United States-based teams is conducted remotely from the
office through company communication and collaboration tools.
● Takes full ownership of deliverables and deadlines, particularly during month-end and year end close periods.
Work Schedule:
● You will be expected to be available and working during our company’s full-time business
hours from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CST).
● This is an in-office position. You are expected to attend our Bucaramanga, Colombia office
during business hours; coordination with our United States-based teams is carried out
remotely from the office.
● Colombia observes UTC-5 year-round, so the local start time is adjusted as needed to
remain aligned with the company’s business hours throughout the year.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under
Colombian labor law. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work
environment for all employees
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Contaduria Publica from an accredited Colombian university
- 2–3 years of accounting experience supporting U.S.-based companies or U.S. operations
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close
- Understanding of project-based accounting, including contract value, change orders, milestone billing, and over-billings and under-billings
- Experience with U.S. sales and use tax documentation, W-9 collection, and 1099 reporting
- Advanced Excel skills, including handling large transactional datasets
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting software
- Working knowledge of Power BI
- Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
- Professional English and Spanish communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with international teams
- Ability to work on site in the Bucaramanga, Colombia office during business hours
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The Company
What We Do
Allied Steel designs, fabricates, and constructs high-quality prefabricated steel and metal buildings customized for project requirements. Its end-to-end operations encompass structural steel, fabricated components, cladding systems, coatings, sourcing, quality, logistics, and project delivery. The company positions itself as an industry leader by combining tailored building solutions with integrated design, fabrication, construction, and procurement capabilities for steel and metal building projects.
