Grupo Ferre Rangel Hiring for Senior Accountant Job at Guaynabo, PR Full Time

We are Grupo Ferré Rangel, a Puerto Rico-based, family-owned, consumer-centric, strategic investment holding company committed to bringing results and producing value where it really matters: our businesses, our families and our communities.

Guided by our commitment to entrepreneurship, we pursue investment discipline, sustainable growth, value creation and social empowerment.

This discipline has been a constant throughout our 100 years of entrepreneurship and the Company’s relentless transformation has been the result of anticipating change and laying the groundwork for future growth.

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what we’re doing!

We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Kingbird.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant analyze the financial records for data accuracy, ensure financial compliance, and efficiency of the real estate business operations. Provides quality advice identifying continuous ways to improve processes and efficiencies while maintaining a strong control environment. Supervises the accounting staff in contributing to these objectives. Also, plays an important role in managing financial performance to achieve business goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSABILITIES

• Oversees the day-to-day accounting operations and the month-end closing process.
• Train, mentor, supervise and evaluate the performance of several accounting staff.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements including but not limited to the statement of cash flows, balance sheet, income statement and consolidated financial statements.
• Reviews monthly journal entries.
• Reviews monthly account reconciliations and investigate/resolve reconciling items.
• Monitors collections and prepares weekly reports to keep Management informed.
• Manage Accounts Payable department to ensure business operations are paid timely.
• Approves cash disbursements by verifying payment amounts against invoices and authorizing ACH payments.
• Responsible for the business tax compliance including monthly, quarterly and annual filings.
• Supports the development of the annual Strategic Plan.
• Assists with cash management by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies.
• Coordinates external audits and provides information for auditors.
• Undertakes a monthly proactive review of costs and flags account variances to identify and implement operating efficiencies.
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assists with the set-up and maintenance of the accounting software’s.
• Reviews accounting transactions for data accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of the periodic management and third parties reporting of financial and operating results.
• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Keeps an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and tenant’s files.
• Ensure all leases (upcoming leases renewals, acquisitions, amendments, or termination) are appropriately registered into the accounting system.
• Effectively handle new assignments and projects outside scope of core responsibilities.
• Monitors and reports lender covenants.
• Understands key business drivers.
• Drives decision making across the business to meet organizational objectives by providing insightful financial analysis, interpretations, support, tools and recommendations; and clearly communicates results and recommendations to ensure clarity and optimal decision making.
• Contributes to a positive and rewarding culture, promoting an environment of collaboration and teamwork.
• Promotes the Company’s mission, vision, objectives and strategies, offering and receiving feedback, and leading others.
• Complies with all Company policies and administrative processes.
• Ensures compliance with financial guidelines and relevant legal regulations.
• Supports the Finance and Accounting Director in other functions as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

· Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting is preferable.

· CPA license preferred.

· Minimum 5 years of Accounting experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Credibility and influence skills within the management team; to be articulate and proactive and most importantly to have a thorough understanding of where the business can create value.

· Financial and accounting expertise with advance analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate key information and status to stakeholders, support personnel and clients.

· Strong mathematical skills.

· Understanding of federal, state and local tax regulations.

· Flexibility to think outside the box and open to new and innovative solutions.

· Action-oriented and self-driven.

· Ability to collaborate, work with teams, and take initiative when appropriate.

· Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations.

· Ability to establish priorities, manage time allocation wisely and make decisions quickly and efficiently.

· Strong organizational, execution and analytical skills.

· Thrive while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Willingness to work hard and take direction.

· Demonstrated experience in being flexible and resourceful within a complex environment.

· Exhibits integrity, professionalism, practical judgment and positive attitude.

· Maintain confidentiality of financial information and investment decisions.

· Up-to date with accounting laws and regulations.

· Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.

· Knowledge of all other Microsoft Office 365 programs.

· Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

WORK CONDITIONS

· The normal ones for an office environment with a hybrid work modality (3 days on premise and 2 days remote).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We provide and require compliance with our COVID-19 Prevention Protocol, applicable to employees and visitors.

Experience:

• General Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Advanced English (Required)

Work Location: One location