Accounting Specialist Position
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our dynamic finance team. This pivotal role will involve taking charge of financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable and receivable transactions, preparing and maintaining critical financial records and reports, and assisting in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting professional training, with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in an accounting or payroll role within a dynamic corporate setting. Strong knowledge of Portuguese payroll laws is highly preferred, along with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with diverse accounting tools/software.
Bilingual fluency in Portuguese and English is essential for effective communication across our international teams. Residency in the Algarve region is preferred, ideally based near our Albufeira office.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving international business, working on a range of critical financial activities and supporting daily financial operations across various locations. If you're a hands-on accounting professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
* Taking charge of accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring smooth cash flow.
* Preparing and maintaining critical financial records and reports, and assisting in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
* Mastery of invoice reconciliations and accurate inputting of accounting entries into our ERP system.
* Detailed bank statement and general ledger account reconciliations.
* Overseeing payroll processing and review, ensuring compliance with Portuguese labor laws.
* Maintenance of impeccable and well-organized financial documentation.
* Conducting vital monthly cost reconciliations and promptly issuing invoices.
* Assistance with crucial budget filing and presentations.
* Collaboration on various accounting tasks and special projects as needed.
Requirements:
* University degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting professional training.
* Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in an accounting or payroll role within a dynamic corporate setting.
* Strong knowledge of Portuguese payroll laws is highly preferred.
* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Familiarity with diverse accounting tools/software is a plus.
* Bilingual fluency in Portuguese and English (both written and spoken) is essential for effective communication across our international teams.
* Residency in the Algarve region is preferred, ideally based near our Albufeira office.
About Us:
Welcome to arrivia We specialize in making brands better through the power of travel. With more than 55 years of combined experience, we're a merger of three powerhouse brands: ICE, SOR Technology, and WMPH Vacations. With offices on both coasts of the US and around the world, we embrace diversity and a passion for travel across our global staff.
We're focused on building a customer-first culture, fueled by the best travel experiences for all our members at every point in their journey. Grow with us as we continue our path to deliver innovative solutions and take charge of change. The adventure is only beginning. We're on a mission to help people around the world travel better and experience more.
Our Core Values:
* Stay Curious Explore new challenges and make space to learn, grow, and improve.
* Keep it Real Earn trust through open, honest, and clear communication.
* Own it Seek ways to make an impact and take action.
* Win Together Create a culture of connection and inclusion where everyone can be their best.