Junior Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Title:Junior Accountant Organization:Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR)Department:Finance

Description of the PositionResponsible for accounts payable to the company, assisting the Chief Accountant with bookkeeping and reporting various finance-related transactions.

Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsible for recording transactions in SAP and ensure adherence to GAAP / IFRS.Responsible for Vendor / Supplier transactions.Reconciliation of Vendor / Supplier subsidiary ledger versus general ledger.Post or register incoming vendor / supplier invoices, employee reimbursements and company related obligations (debts).Post or register incoming fixed assets invoices.Process duty travel transactions i.e., advances and settlement. Analyze and provide explanation on vendor / supplier disputes, queries or request for payment information. Register invoices with discrepancies to the Invoice clarification tool including coordination with responsible process owners on corrective actions to take to resolve the discrepancies.

Process and issue Informative Returns Support the General Accountants in executing payment runs in SAP.Support the Chief Accountant in Federal/State and Puerto Rico financial reporting such as: Annual State Report Bureau of Economic Administration PRIDCO / DDEC on Grant related compliance reporting PRPA on Lease related compliance reportingSupport the General Accountants in the month end closing tasks.Support the Chief Accountant in the preparation of deliverables / reports / supporting documents to the external Auditors. Ad hoc analysis as may be assigned / requested by the Chief Accountant or Head of Business Services.

Other responsibilitiesMaintains working area clean and organized.Comply and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, local and federal regulations. Perform other tasks and projects, as requested.Ensure adherence to compliance culture requirements.

Education, Skills and CompetenciesBachelor’s degree in relevant Finance and Accounting fieldMinimum of 1 year job experience and/or experience related to business, finance and accounting besides the study with internships.Experience in financial institution, invoicing process, budget & forecasting, asset management and customer service in an industry handling product. Very good knowledge in MS Windows, Word, Excel, SAP skills (FI/CO-module) desirableGood communication skills at all levels of the organizationVery good analytical skillsFluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)