Assistant Accountant

Job Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Bilingual Assistant Accountant (English/Spanish) to join our finance team. This role centers on accounts payable and receivable, while also supporting reporting and general accounting tasks. You’ll be communicating daily in both languages — by phone and email — so strong written and verbal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

- Manage and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

- Communicate with vendors, clients, and partners by phone and email in English and Spanish

- Draft and respond to professional emails in both languages

- Assist in preparing financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, etc.)

- Support month-end close with journal entries and reporting

- Maintain accurate general ledger records

- Help with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis

- Assist with payroll processing and audit prep

- Use accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) for daily tasks

Qualifications

- Fluent in English and Spanish (required)

- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience

- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance preferred (experience considered in lieu)

- Strong Excel and accounting software skills

- Experience with AP/AR processes required

- Sage50 experience is a big plus

- Solid grasp of bookkeeping, debits/credits, and accrual accounting

- Strong phone and email communication skills in both languages

- Analytical, detail-oriented, and organized

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person