**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.8re6PNJLqO
