Accountant

Who we are:Solesis is an innovative provider of biomaterial solutions and services primarily focused on the MedTech and Biopharma industries.
About the role:The Accountant is primarily responsible for assisting the Controller with accounting duties associated with the maintenance of accounting records, inventory reserves, reconciliations of general ledger accounts and various reporting requirements. This role partners closely with U.S. based Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of monthly and quarterly close activities.
What you will do:Accounts Payable and ProcurementPrepares timely voucher invoices for accounts payable.Monitors the accounts payable inbox. Respond to vendor inquiries on the status of payment.Proposes weekly payment runs for approval by corporate accounting.General Accounting and Month End ClosePrepares monthly account reconciliations and analyses and reconciles with general ledger for all BS accounts each month, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Prepares monthly standard journal entries including prepaids, bonus, general accruals, ASC 842 rent entries.Prepares, reconciles and uploads P-card journal entry.Reconciles Gross Margin Report.Reviews Standard Cost Report to ensure all items have a standard cost.Meets with site leader to discuss the monthly results of the site.Accounts Receivable/Sales CycleProcesses accounts receivable invoicing, cash receipts (applies to customer accounts), credit limit verification and semi-annual credit limit reviews and obtaining proper authorization for credit limit changes.Maintains status of all current open sales orders and updates shipments on these orders via the daily packing lists in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.Performs collection activities by contacting customers to receive overdue account receivables.Reviews Sales Orders for Accuracy against customer’s purchase order (check on customer service for internal controls)Prepares Pro-forma Invoices for Customer Pre-payments.Reconciles Accounts Receivable Sub-ledger to General Ledger.Records any provision for receivables greater than 6 months overdue.Manually uploads PDF invoices in Costa Rica GTI Software for compliance with local regulations.CashReconciles cash daily and retain supporting backup documentation.Initiates payments in bank website.Fixed AssetsTracks fixed asset spend on a monthly basis.Reconciles fixed asset accounts on a monthly basis.Records depreciation entries on a monthly basis.Reviews expenditures to determine if they were appropriately capitalized as Property, Plant and Equipment.Payroll RelatedRecords payroll & payroll tax related journal entries from 3rd party payroll provider to General Ledger.Prepares monthly payroll accruals for Costa Rica Entity.Enters new workers in ERP for recording to time on production orders. Inventory/Cost AccountingMaintains and processes Journal Entries for monthly Inventory Reserves.Meets with Director of Operations, with supervision from corporate accounting, to determine inventory reserves.Reconciles Inventory Sub-ledger to General Ledger.Enters semi-annual physical inventory counts into ERP system.Assists in the reconciliation of the semi-annual physical inventory.Responsible for reviewing and closing weekly production orders that have ended.Tax and Government ComplianceCalculates and files Costa Rica Value Add Tax Returns.Collaborates with third party tax advisor (under supervision of Corporate Accounting department) in order to file annual income tax returns in Costa Rica.Collaborates with third party accounting firm (under the supervision of the Corporate Accounting Department) to complete the annual operations report due to Procomer.
Who you are:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent4-10 years’ related experience and/or training, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Familiar with U.S. GAAP.Familiar with ERP systems, Deacom preferred.Ability to independently prioritize and execute projects and responsibilities.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook or have ability to learn these skills rapidly; some use of Access, Word and PowerPoint may be required.Must have knowledge of ISO 9001, 13485 and QSR standards.Strong verbal and written English communication skills.Strong organizational skills with exceptional time management.Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills.Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.Ability to read/comprehend Quality Manual, Quality System Procedures, as well other established procedures.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and area.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to manage a technical project, understanding the client needs, how the needs relate to the scope of the project and how changes will affect other systems.Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment.Excellent dependability and reliability.Valid US Visa is a must.