**Accounting Associate** **Location: South America - Remote** Technical requirements: - Ethernet/ LAN Internet Connection - Must have their own laptop/desktop - Processor: Core i5 or higher - RAM: 8GB or higher **Who we are**: 1840 & Company is a global managed marketplace for vetted professional resources and outsourcing solutions. Our marketplace of freelance marketers, developers, and finance professionals support venture-backed startups worldwide. Additionally, 1840 and Company delivers managed outsourcing solutions such as contact center and back-office solutions from a work from home model. Qualifications: - Graduate of Accounting/Finance/Business/Bookkeeping or related - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounting, payroll and FS - Proficiency and experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook) - Familiarity with full cycle bookkeeping - Comfortable with learning new systems and software (QuickBooks Online, Receipt Bank, Yardi, etc.) - Familiarity with CRA requirements and filings (HST, WSIB, EHT) - Experience with cloud-based bookkeeping software (QBO, XERO, etc.) is preferred. - Strong people skills and a team-player mindset are essential. - Great communicator - both written and verbal. - Adaptable. Ability to work in changing/growing environments, multitask and prioritize. - Ability to work independently with very strong attention to detail. - Motivated, self-starter eager to take on responsibilities and ownership of work. - Continuous learning and skills improvement mentality. - Deliver on commitments. Ability to set and deliver on clear objectives and goals. - Strong time-management and problem-solving skills. **Responsibilities**: - Day-to-day record keeping used for management reporting and other analytical reports. - Management of A/R, A/P, and/or invoicing. - Assist in client planning, budgeting, and forecasting. - Preparation of client’s monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, month end close processes, journal entries, monthly reconciliations, financial reporting, etc. - Act as our firm’s in-house expert on the internal processes of designated clients, documenting what is learned, and assisting in the development of controls and improvements. - Working directly with clients to obtain documentation and other information, ensuring time is scheduled and tracked, and that all client deliverables are met through the achievement of milestones. - Ensure client confidentiality and maintain professional communications at all times while working with our team, with clients, vendors and other third parties. - Complete any required administrative or ad-hoc work to assist the firm or other members of our team. - Solve problems as they arise and escalate to a manager as necessary. - Other duties may arise to meet the needs of our clients and the firm. 1ePjBIP6SB